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Stater - Philip III Arrhidaios Abydos 323 BC - 317 BC
| Gold | 8.53 g | 19.0 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 | 19.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#187728 |
|---|---|
| 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, eight-pointed star and monogram of ΜΟ. In exergue, bull (?) leg
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
MO
Translation: Philip III
Comment
Le Rider p. 271, 14 and pl. 91, 14 var. (no leg); Thompson, Drachm Mints II, p. 47, 107.
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, like this Stater, continued to bear the iconic image of the Macedonian king, demonstrating the enduring legacy of Alexander's empire.
