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© Nomos AG
Stater In the name of Philip II; Amphipolis 323 BC - 315 BC
| Gold | 8.64 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) Alexander IV (323 BC - 310 BC) |
| Regent | Cassander (317 BC - 305 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 323 BC - 315 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.64 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#181407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Charioteer, holding reins in his left hand and goad in his right, in biga galloping to right. Below, trident to right
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Translation: Philip (II)
Interesting fact
The Stater coin was minted during the reign of Philip II of Macedon, who was the father of Alexander the Great. The coin features an image of Zeus on one side and Philip II on the other, signifying the king's divine right to rule. The fact that it was made of gold and weighed 8.64 grams suggests that it was a high-value coin, likely used for large transactions or as a symbol of wealth and power.
