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Æ13 323 BC - 310 BC
| Bronze | 2.1 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) Alexander IV (323 BC - 310 BC) |
| Regent | Cassander (317 BC - 305 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 323 BC - 310 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#375823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Macedonian Helmet, Kerykeion (Caduceus) to lower left
Script: Greek
Lettering: B A
Interesting fact
The Æ13 coin from the Kingdom of Macedonia, which was minted during the reign of King Alexander the Great's father, Philip II, features an image of a youthful Alexander on horseback, wearing a lion's skin and holding a spear. This design was meant to symbolize Alexander's role as the future leader of the Macedonian army and his connection to the mythical hero Hercules, who was also associated with lions and spears.
