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Tetradrachm - Philip II Pella 342 BC - 336 BC
| Silver | 14.33 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (359 BC - 336 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 342 BC - 336 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.33 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jockey, holding palm branch, riding a horse walking to right.
Below horse, horizontal thunderbolt. N in exergue
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Translation: Philip (II)
Comment
LeRider 292 and/or 233https://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/macedonia/kings/philip_II/LeRider_292.txt
https://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/macedonia/kings/philip_II/LeRider_233.txt
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from the reign of Philip II of Macedonia (342-336 BCE) features an image of the king on one side and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was an important symbol of Macedonian power and influence during Philip's reign, and it was used to pay soldiers and finance military campaigns.
