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Stater - Philip II Lampsakos; Posthumous 323 BC - 317 BC
| Gold | 8.48 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (359 BC - 336 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 323 BC - 317 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.48 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Biga galloping to right and below horses, facing head of Helios and AΠ ligate
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
AΠ
Translation: Philip (II)
Comment
Thompson, Philip 31; Le Rider pl. 90, 7.
Interesting fact
The Philip II Stater coin was minted posthumously, meaning after Philip II's death, which is indicated by the Greek word "Lampsakos" on the coin. This was a common practice in ancient times, where coins were minted with the image of a deceased ruler to honor their memory and legacy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (323 BC - 317 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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