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Stater - Philip III Arrhidaeus Kolophon 323 BC - 317 BC
| Gold | 8.64 g | 18.0 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 | 8.64 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185254 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Charioteer driving galloping biga to right, holding the reins in his left hand and a goad with his right. Below horses a tripod.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Translation: Philip III
Comment
Thompson, Philip 12; Kunstfreund 232; Le Rider pl. 90, 16 and pl. 93, 26; Alpha Bank, Hellenic 72; Alpha Bank, Macedonia 26; Alpha Bank, Alexander 57.
Interesting fact
The Stater coin of Philip III Arrhidaeus (Kolophon) 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.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (323 BC - 317 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Stater - Philip III Arrhidaeus (Kolophon) (323 BC - 317 BC) coin.
