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Drachm Philip III Type 300 BC - 101 BC
| Silver | 3.14 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Eastern European Celts (Uncertain Central and Eastern European Celts) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.14 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Stylised Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left; blundered legend to right, 'monogram' to left, Λ below throne.
Lettering: Λ
Comment
Imitation of Tetradrachm of Philip III of Macedon.Lukanc pl. 7, 12 var.
Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (3.14g, 20mm, 5h, Very Fine) - in main image:
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #939;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 246. Sold for 100 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Lanz München, Auction 44, 16 May 1988, lot 17.
Interesting fact
The Drachm (Philip III Type) coin was used by the ancient Celts in Eastern Europe during the 3rd century BC. It features an image of a horse on one side and a charioteer on the other, symbolizing the importance of horse breeding and chariot warfare in Celtic culture. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not used for large-scale transactions and was instead used as a means of exchange for smaller goods and services. This coin is a rare example of Celtic coinage from this time period and is highly sought after by collectors today.
