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Chalkon - Alexander III 336 BC - 323 BC
| Bronze | 5.6 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 336 BC - 323 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#397653 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Club above bow inside bow case (gorytos), star below.
Script: Greek
Lettering: B A
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Chalkon - Alexander III (336 BC - 323 BC) from Kingdom of Macedonia made of Bronze weighing 5.6 g is that it features an image of Alexander the Great, who was the king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and is considered one of the greatest military minds in history.
