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Chalkon - Alexander III 325 BC - 310 BC
| Bronze | 7.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) |
| Regent | Antipater (321 BC - 319 BC) |
| General | Antigonus I Monophthalmus (306 BC - 301 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 310 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#18695 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Bow, quiver, and club with thunderbolt at the bottom.
Script: Greek
Lettering: B A
Unabridged legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Edge
Rough
Comment
Price 373 and Price 375 Courtesy of Savoca Numismatik, thunderbolt between B A
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin featuring Alexander III (also known as Alexander the Great) was minted during his reign, which marked a significant turning point in ancient Macedonian history. It was during this time that Alexander conquered a vast portion of the known world, creating one of the largest empires in history. Despite his young age, Alexander achieved remarkable success and became a legendary figure, remembered for centuries after his death.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (325 BC - 310 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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