Gold Drachma of Alexander III of Macedon, Macedon, 336 BCE–323 BCE. 1993.141.36

Physical Description

• Axis: 7

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 3.53
  • Diameter (in mm): 16

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 336 BCE - 323 BCE
• Denomination: Drachma
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Gold

• Authority

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

• Geographic

  • Region: Macedon

• Obverse

  • Type: Head of Athena r. in crested Corinthian helmet

• Reverse

  • Type: Nike standing l. holding wreath in outstretched right hand, and mast (stylis) in her left hand

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1993.141.36
• Lot: 1993.141
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Rights

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