Summary
A silver drachm coin issued by King Philip III of Macedonia in the period 323-317 BC
Mint: not recorded
Die axis: 12
Obverse Description
Head of Herakles wearing lion's skin right
Reverse Description
Zeus seated facing left on throne holding eagle and sceptre; at left in Greek: PHILIPPO; below throne A; in field in front of his knee, a torch
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Philip III Arrhidaeus was king of Macedonia from after June 11, 323 BC until his death. He was a son of King Philip II and half-brother of Alexander the Great. He was named Arrhidaeus at birth and he assumed the name Philip when he ascended to the throne.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Classical Numismatics, 28 Apr 1978
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Date Issued
323-317 BC
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Issued By
King Philip III, Macedonia, Ancient Greek States, 323-317 BC
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Deity Depicted
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Deity Depicted
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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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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
15 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.228 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
cf Sear 6750
[Book] Sear, David R. 1979. Greek Coins and Their Values, Asia and Africa. II., 626 Pages
