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Stater - Philip II Lampsakos; Posthumous 323 BC
323 BC year| Gold | 8.52 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (359 BC - 336 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 323 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.52 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Biga galloping to right and in exergue, grain ear
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Translation: Philip (II)
Comment
Le Rider pl. 90, 9.
Interesting fact
The Philip II (Lampsakos; Posthumous) Stater coin from the Kingdom of Macedonia, which was minted in 323 BC, features an image of a youthful Alexander the Great on the obverse (front side), signifying the passing of power from Philip II to his son Alexander III (Alexander the Great) after Philip's death.
