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Stater - Philip III Arrhidaeus Abydos 323 BC - 317 BC
| Gold | 8.56 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 323 BC - 317 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.56 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#183758 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike standing facing, head left, wreath in right hand, stylis cradled on left arm; MH monogram above coiled serpent right in left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Translation: Philip III
Interesting fact
The Stater coin of Philip III Arrhidaeus (Abydos) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Kingdom of Macedonia. Philip III was the son of Alexander the Great's half-brother, and his reign was marked by power struggles and conflicts with other Diadochi (successors of Alexander the Great). Despite these challenges, the coinage of Philip III, like this Stater, continued to bear the iconic image of the Macedonian king, demonstrating the enduring legacy of Alexander's empire.
