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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Stater - Philip III Arrhidaeus Babylon 323 BC - 317 BC
| Gold | 8.53 g | 18.5 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 | 8.53 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nike standing left, holding wreath in her right hand and stylis with her left. Below her left wing, ΛΥ and to right, Μ.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
ΛΥ
Μ
Translation: King Philip III
Interesting fact
The Stater coin of Philip III Arrhidaeus (Babylon) 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, was known for its high quality and beauty, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Macedonian Empire.
