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Tetradrachm - Philip II Pella 359 BC - 354 BC
| Silver | 14.36 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (359 BC - 336 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 359 BC - 354 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.36 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#181408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Philip riding left, wearing armor, kausia and cloak billowing out behind him, and raising right arm in salute. Below horse, vertical thunderbolt, Ζ over Μ and wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from the reign of Philip II of Macedonia (359-354 BCE) was the first coin to feature the image of a king, specifically Philip II, on one side and a god, Apollo, on the other. This was a departure from the traditional Greek coin design that featured only gods and goddesses. This change in design was a reflection of the growing power and influence of the Macedonian kingdom at the time.
