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Tetradrachm - Philip II Pella 342 BC - 336 BC
| Silver | 14.34 g | 22 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 | 14.34 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182070 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jockey, holding palm branch, riding a horse walking to right. Below horse, vertical thunderbolt
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Translation: Philip (II)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from the reign of Philip II of Macedonia (342-336 BCE) was the first coin to feature the image of a king, specifically Philip II, on one side, and the goddess Athena on the other. This was a departure from earlier coins that typically featured only gods or goddesses. This change in design was a deliberate move by Philip II to promote his own image and authority, and it marked the beginning of a new era in coinage design.
