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Tetrachalkon - Philip II Spear Head 359 BC - 336 BC
| Bronze | 7.41 g | 20 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 | 7.41 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#316150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Youth on horseback right; spearhead below; lettering above.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦIΛIΠΠOY
Translation: Philip
Interesting fact
The Tetrachalkon coin featuring Philip II (Spear Head) was used as a form of currency in the Kingdom of Macedonia during his reign (359 BC - 336 BC). It was made of bronze and weighed 7.41 grams. Despite its relatively small weight, the coin was an important symbol of the kingdom's economic and political power at the time.
