Silver Coin of Alexander III of Macedon, Pella, 348 BCE - 329 BCE 1964.42.21

Physical Description

• Axis: 12

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 7.14
  • Diameter (in mm): 18.2

Typological Description

Source: LeRider Philip II 1.308

• Authority

  • Authority: Alexander III of Macedon
  • • Dynasty: Argead Dynasty
    • State: Kingdom of Macedonia
  • Stated Authority: Philip II
  • • Dynasty: Argead Dynasty
    • State: Kingdom of Macedonia
• Date Range: 348 BCE - 329 BCE
• Denomination: Didrachm

• Geographic

  • Mint: Pella
• Material: Silver
• Object Type: Coin

• Obverse

  • Die: D168
  • Deity: Heracles

• Reverse

  • Die: R246
  • Symbol (Exergue): Ν
• TypeSeries: Le Rider Philip II

References

• Reference: LeRider Philip II 1.308
• Citation: SNG.396
• Citation: BYB.122

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1964.42.21
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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