© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Æ16 Salamis 323 BC - 315 BC
| Bronze | 3.9 g | 16.4 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) Alexander IV (323 BC - 310 BC) |
| Regent | Antipater (321 BC - 319 BC) Polyperchon (319 BC - 317 BC) Cassander (317 BC - 305 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 323 BC - 315 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 16.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#217195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Macedonian helmet, kerykeion (caduceus, aka staff of Hermes) and ΣI monogram below.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
B A
Σ I
Unabridged legend:
βασιλεύς Ἀλέξανδρος
Σαλαμίς
Translation:
King Alexander (III, the Great)
Salamis (possibly)
Interesting fact
The Æ16 coin from the Kingdom of Macedonia, also known as the "Salamis" coin, is believed to be one of the first coins to feature the image of a ship. The ship depicted on the coin is thought to be a trireme, a type of warship used by the ancient Greeks. This design choice was likely meant to symbolize the importance of naval power and trade in the ancient Macedonian kingdom.
