Summary
A silver tetradrachm coin issued by King Antigonus II of Macedonia in the period 277-239 BCE.
Mint: not recorded.
Reference: Sear vol.2 No.6783.
Die axis: 12.
Obverse Description
Macedonian shield with Pan depicted at centre, behind Pan is a pedum.
Reverse Description
Athena standing facing left about to hurl a thunderbolt and protecting herself with a shield; on sides in Greek the legend: BASILEOS ANTIGONOY. In the field at left a monogram and at right a plumed Macedonian helmet.
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Antigonus II Gonatas firmly established the Antigonid dynasty in Macedonia. He contended with other kings, Seleucus, Ptolemy, Lysimachus, and Pyrrhus, in retaining control of Macedonia, part of an the going power struggle after the break up of the empire of Alexander the Great.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
277-239 BC
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Issued By
King Antigonus II Gonatas, Macedonia, Ancient Greek States, 277-239 BCE
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Previous Collection
Eugene von Guerard, pre 1880
Listed in Eugene von Guerard's catalogue, vol.1, p.16. -
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 17.108 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Sear Vol.2 p.630 No.6783
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
[Book] Sear, David R. 1979. Greek Coins and Their Values, Asia and Africa. II., 630 Pages
