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© Nomos AG
Stater In the name of Philip II; Pella 323 BC - 315 BC
| Gold | 8.61 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 | 8.61 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Charioteer driving chariot drawn by two rearing horses to right, holding reins in his left hand and goad in his right. Below horses, thunderbolt
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Translation: Philip (II)
Comment
Struck in the name of Philip II by either Philip III Arrhidaios or others including up to Cassander.
Le Rider 435.
Interesting fact
The Stater coin was used as a means of payment for soldiers and mercenaries during the reign of Philip II of Macedon, who is best known for being the father of Alexander the Great.
