Tetradrachm - Philip III Arrhidaios (Pella) (323 BC - 315 BC) front Tetradrachm - Philip III Arrhidaios (Pella) (323 BC - 315 BC) back
Tetradrachm - Philip III Arrhidaios (Pella) (323 BC - 315 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm - Philip III Arrhidaios Pella 323 BC - 315 BC

 
Silver 14.36 g 22.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Macedonia
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
14.36 g
Diameter
22.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#185249
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Jockey, holding palm branch, riding a horse walking to left. To right, below horse’s foreleg, Θ

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ

Interesting fact

The Tetradrachm coin of Philip III Arrhidaios (Pella) was used as a means of payment for soldiers and mercenaries during his reign. It was an important coin for the kingdom's economy and was widely used for trade and commerce.