Tetrobol - Philip III (Amphipolis) (323 BC - 315 BC) front Tetrobol - Philip III (Amphipolis) (323 BC - 315 BC) back
Tetrobol - Philip III (Amphipolis) (323 BC - 315 BC) photo
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Tetrobol - Philip III Amphipolis 323 BC - 315 BC

 
Silver 2.60 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Macedonia
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
References
Numista
N#182072
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.