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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Stater - Philip III Arrhidaeus Amphipolis 323 BC - 315 BC
| Gold | 8.57 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 323 BC - 315 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.57 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#197034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving racing biga to right; bee below horses, ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Translation: Philip (III)
Comment
The coin in the main image (8.57g, 19mm, 10h, Mint State):◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 391. Sold for 7,000 GBP;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd., Auction XIV, 21 September 2017, lot 88.
Interesting fact
The Stater coin of Philip III Arrhidaeus (Amphipolis) 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, including the Stater, remained consistent in its design and quality, reflecting the enduring legacy of Alexander's empire.
