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Tetrobol - Philip III Amphipolis 323 BC - 315 BC
Silver | 2.60 g | - |
Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
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King | Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 323 BC - 315 BC |
Value | Tetrobol (⅔) |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 2.60 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#182072 |
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Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ockey on horse prancing to right. Below, Macedonian shield
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Interesting fact
The Tetrobol coin was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions, and its value was equivalent to one-fourth of a drachma, which was the standard unit of currency in ancient Greece.