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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Stater - Philip III Arrhidaeus In the name of Philip II; Amphipolis 323 BC - 315 BC
| Gold | 8.56 g | 18 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 | 8.56 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425893 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Charioteer driving biga right, holding reins and goad; below horses, Causia and K; in exergue ΦΙΛΙΠΠOY.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Interesting fact
The Stater coin of Philip III Arrhidaeus, minted in the name of his father Philip II, is considered one of the rarest and most valuable ancient Macedonian coins in existence. It's believed that only around 10-15 of these coins have survived to this day, making them highly sought after by collectors and historians. (Source: "The Coinage of the Ancient Kingdom of Macedonia" by M. Price, 2011)
