© CGB
© CGB
Chalkon - types of Alexander III Tarsos 323 BC - 317 BC
| Bronze | 5.95 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 323 BC - 317 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.95 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#196112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Club above quiver-over-bow; kerykeion above, star below.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Edge
Rough
Comment
Struck posthumously during the reign of Philip III.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Chalkon - types of Alexander III (Tarsos) (323 BC - 317 BC) from Kingdom of Macedonia made of Bronze weighing 5.95 g is that it features an image of Alexander the Great on one side and a goddess on the other, possibly Athena or Zeus. This coin was used during Alexander's reign and was an important part of his monetary reforms, which helped to standardize currency across his vast empire.
