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Drachm - Philip III Sardes 323 BC - 319 BC
| Silver | 4.29 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 323 BC - 319 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.29 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#427013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; TI above eagle standing left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Translation: Philip (III)
Comment
ADM I Series XIV.
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin , which was issued during the reign of Philip III (Sardes) of the Kingdom of Macedonia, features an image of a youthful-looking Zeus on one side and a depiction of Philip III on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Philip III that featured images of various gods and goddesses, indicating the importance of religion and mythology in ancient Macedonian culture.
