Summary
A copper coin issued by the city of Philippi in Macedonia in the period 357-330 BC
Reference: BMC Macedon p.97 no.14
Die axis: 05
Obverse Description
Head of Herakles facing right wearing lion's skin
Reverse Description
Tripod with Greek legend on right: {PHILIPPO[N]}
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The mining centre of Krenides was re-named Philippi in honour of Philip II of Macedon after his capture of the area in 357 BC.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
357-330 BC
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Issued By
Philippi, Macedonia, Ancient Greek States, 357-330 BC
The mining centre of Krenides was re-named Philippi in honour of Philip II of Macedon after his capture of the area in 357 BC. -
Previous Collection
Eugene von Guerard, pre 1880
Listed in Eugene von Guerard's catalogue, vol.1, p.15. Acquired by Eugene von Guerard from 'O.C.'. -
Deity Depicted
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
5
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 6.357 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
BMC Macedon p.97 no.14 cf Sear 1452
[Book] Head, Barclay V. 1879. Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum, Macedonia etc., 97 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
[Book] Sear, David R. 1978. Greek Coins and Their Values, Europe. I., 147 Pages
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