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Drachm - Philip III Lampsakos 323 BC - 317 BC
| Silver | 4.29 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 323 BC - 317 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.29 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#186518 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on backless throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter with his left. In left field, buckle and below throne, monogram
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Translation: Philip (III)
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin featuring Philip III (Lampsakos) was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and political change in the Kingdom of Macedonia. It was during his reign that the kingdom began to transition from a rural, agricultural society to a more urbanized and commercialized society, with the growth of cities like Pella and Amphipolis. This coin, made of silver and weighing 4.29 grams, would have been used in everyday transactions and would have been a symbol of the kingdom's growing wealth and influence.
