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Tetradrachm - Philip II Pella 342 BC - 336 BC
| Silver | 14.49 g | 24.0 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 | 14.49 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#186223 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nude jockey on horse prancing to right, holding long palm branch in his right hand. Below horse, horizontal thunderbolt
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from the reign of Philip II of Macedonia (342-336 BC) features an image of the king on one side and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was widely used throughout the ancient Greek world and was considered a symbol of the powerful Macedonian Empire.
