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Stater - Philip III Arrhidaios Abydos 323 BC - 317 BC
| Gold | 8.53 g | 16.0 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 | 8.53 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Charioteer driving galloping biga to right, holding the reins in his left hand and a goad with his right. Below horses, four-pointed star and monogram of ΠΑΡ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
ΠΑΡ
Translation: Philip III
Comment
Thompson, Abydos, 99b.
Interesting fact
The Stater coin of Philip III Arrhidaios (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, including the Stater, remained consistent in its design and quality, reflecting the enduring legacy of Alexander's empire.
