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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Æ16 - Philip III, Antigonus I 323 BC - 310 BC
| Bronze | 3.84 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) |
| General | Antigonus I Monophthalmus (306 BC - 301 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 323 BC - 310 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.84 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#348283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Macedonian helmet; B-A across fields, grain ear to right below
Script: Greek
Lettering: B - A
Unabridged legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Comment
This was minted posthumously to Alexander's death, during Interregnum.There is some speculation as to where and under whose authority, though it is classified by some under Philip III.
Another speculation: the grain ear in the reverse lower right, is assumed minted in Western Asian Minor, possibly Miletos.
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ16 Philip III, Antigonus I from the Kingdom of Macedonia, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's estimated that only around 200 of these coins exist today, making it a highly sought-after piece for numismatists.
