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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm Imitation of Tetradrachm of Philip III of Macedon 300 BC - 201 BC
| Silver | 16.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Getae (Central and Eastern Europe (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 201 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.76 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#188440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus Aëtophoros seated left. Eagle on his extended right hand, and a sceptre in his right hand. Sun and 'double axe' monogram in left field.
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Comment
3rd century BC.Likely based on Tetradrachms of Aradus.
References:
• KMW 1466
• Forrer 335
• de la Tour 9632
• Dessewffy 316
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is an imitation of a Tetradrachm of Philip III of Macedon, which was a coin used in ancient Greece. The fact that it was imitated by another culture, the Getae, shows the influence and spread of Greek culture and currency in the ancient world.