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Hemiobol - Alexander III 336 BC - 323 BC
| Bronze | 4.6 g | 15.8 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 336 BC - 323 BC |
| Value | Hemiobol (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 15.8 mm |
| Thickness | 3.15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#46899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Horse galloping to the right
Script: Greek
Lettering: AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡOY
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Edge
Rough
Comment
Possibly Amphipolis mintInteresting fact
The Hemiobol coin was used during the reign of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip II of Macedon, and it remained in circulation during Alexander's reign as well. Despite being made of bronze, which was considered a less valuable material at the time, the Hemiobol coin was an important part of the Macedonian economy and was widely used for everyday transactions.
