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Tetradrachm In the name of Philip II; Pella 323 BC - 315 BC
Silver | 14.4 g | 22.0 mm |
Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
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King | Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 323 BC - 315 BC |
Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 14.4 g |
Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#185250 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jockey, holding palm branch, riding a horse walking to right. Below horse, serpent coiled to right and in exergue, Boeotian shield under horse foreleg
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Translation: Philip (II)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin was used during the reign of Philip II of Macedon, who was the father of Alexander the Great. It features an image of Zeus on one side and Philip II on the other, signifying the king's authority and connection to the gods.