Philip II, Silver Tetradrachm
Philip II, Silver Tetradrachm
Philip II, Silver Tetradrachm

Philip II, Silver Tetradrachm

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Kingdom of Macedon, Philip II (359-336 BC). Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Amphipolis, c. 315-294 BC, posthumous issue struck under Kassander or Antipater. Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus facing right. Reverse:…
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Kingdom of Macedon, Philip II (359-336 BC).

Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Amphipolis, c. 315-294 BC, posthumous issue struck under Kassander or Antipater.

Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus facing right.
Reverse: ΦIΛIΠΠOY, youth on horseback right, holding palm, monogram below horse, Λ above torch below foreleg.

(Le Rider pl. 47, 6 (same dies)).

Extremely Fine. Cabinet tone with iridescent highlights.

13.78g.

Ex. Rauch Auction 85, (26/11/2009), lot #163;
Ex. Rauch Auction 76, (17/10/2005), lot #257.

Specification

Period 359 - 336 BC
Date c. 315-294 BC
Coin Group

Ancient Greece
Denomination

Tetradrachm
Coin Ruler

Philip II
Country

Thrace and Macedonia
Coin House

Kings of Macedon
Metal

Silver
Mint Mark

Amphipolis
References (Le Rider pl. 47, 6 (same dies))
Weight 13.78 g

Provenance

Ex. Rauch Auction 85, (26/11/2009), lot #163;
Ex. Rauch Auction 76, (17/10/2005), lot #257.

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