Antigonus I Monophthalmus, the son of Philip from Elimeia, was a Macedonian nobleman, general, and satrap under Alexander the Great.
During his early life he served under Philip II, and he was a major figure in the Wars of the Diadochi after Alexander's death, declaring himself king in 306 BC and establishing the Antigonid dynasty.
During his early life he served under Philip II, and he was a major figure in the Wars of the Diadochi after Alexander's death, declaring himself king in 306 BC and establishing the Antigonid dynasty.
Epithet: Monophthalmos ("the One-eyed")
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Alexander III
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Antigones I
An
AR
Tetradrachm
struck 315-311 BC
in
Babylon
Obverse: Head of young Heracles in lionskin right
Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter monogram in wreath: (HYP); monogram under throne: (XA) AΛEΞANΔPOY / BAΣIΛEΩΣ
Diameter:
24 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 17.2 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 17.2 g
Antigonos I Monophtalamos in the name of Alexander III, struck by Peithon
Price 3723
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Alexander III
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Antigones I
Obverse: head of young Heracles in lion's skin right
Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter, forepart of pegasus left in the left field; AΛEΞANΔPOY / (NO)
Diameter:
17 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 4.1 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 4.1 g
No notes for this coin
Price 1382; Müller 612
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Antigones I
Obverse: Macedonian shield, boss decorated with facing gorgoneion
Reverse: Crested Macedonian helmet
Diameter:
15 mm
Die Orientation: 0 H
Weight: 43 g
Die Orientation: 0 H
Weight: 43 g
Struck under Demetrios I Poliorketes.
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