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⅕ Tetradrachm - Philip III Arrhidaios Amphipolis 318 BC - 317 BC
| Silver | 2.60 g | 14.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 318 BC - 317 BC |
| Value | ⅕ Tetradrachm (⅘) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.60 g |
| Diameter | 14.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#186776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horseman riding right with the monogram below
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Interesting fact
The ⅕ Tetradrachm coin of Philip III Arrhidaios (Amphipolis) features an image of the king on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts a youthful Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and theater, holding a kantharos (a wine cup) and a thyrsos (a staff topped with a pine cone). This coin is unique in that it combines the image of a mortal king with that of a god, highlighting the blending of mortal and divine realms in ancient Macedonian culture.
