Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander III of Macedon, Amphipolis, 316 BCE–295 BCE. 1957.172.687

Physical Description

• Axis: 4

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 14.43
  • Diameter (in mm): 24.5

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 316 BCE - 295 BCE
• Denomination: Tetradrachm
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Stated Authority: Philip II
  • Authority: Alexander III of Macedon
  • • Dynasty: Argead Dynasty
  • State: Kingdom of Macedonia

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Amphipolis
  • Region: Strymonian and Bottiaean District

• Reverse

  • Symbol: stern

References

• Reference: LeRider Philip II 2.489
• Citation: SNG.565

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1957.172.687
• Lot: 1957.172
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States