Chalkon - Alexander III

€1.00
IssuerKingdom of Macedonia
Year325 BC - 310 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (1⁄48)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight7.1 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GCV#6742, Price#373, Price#374, Price#375, Price#376
Obverse descriptionHerakles with lion skin headdress.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionBow, quiver, and club with thunderbolt at the bottom.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringB A
(Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great))
EdgeRough
Mint
MintageND (325 BC - 310 BC)  - Price# 373, 375 - Gorytos (bow case) below B A - lightning bolt between B A -
ND (325 BC - 310 BC)  - Price# 374, 376 - Gorytos (bow case) above B A - star/lightning bolt below -
Catalog ID9560841230
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