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Tetrachalkon - Philip II Retrograde E 359 BC - 336 BC
| Bronze | 6.5 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (359 BC - 336 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 359 BC - 336 BC |
| Value | Tetrachalkon (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#376447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Youth on horse right, retrograde E below
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΡΡΟΥ
Translation: Philip II
Interesting fact
The Tetrachalkon coin was used as a means of payment for soldiers and mercenaries during Philip II's military campaigns. Its design featured the king's name and title in both Greek and retrograde (mirrored) Greek, indicating the multicultural nature of the Macedonian kingdom and its military.
