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Tetradrachm "Faithful Legend Type" Imitation of tetradrachm of Philip II of Macedon 400 BC - 201 BC
| Silver | 14.11 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Eastern European Celts (Uncertain Central and Eastern European Celts) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 201 BC |
| Value | 1 Tetradrachm = 4 Drachms |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.11 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#317437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horseman riding right, holding branch in left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Translation: Of Philip.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a tetradrachm of Philip II of Macedon, which was a coin used in ancient Greece. The fact that it was imitated by the Uncertain Eastern European Celts shows that the Celts were influenced by Greek culture and trade.
