Æ

Emitent Philippi (Macedon)
Rok 356 BC - 345 BC
Typ Standard circulation coin
Hodnota
Měna Drachm
Složení Bronze
Hmotnost 5.69 g
Průměr 17 mm
Tloušťka
Tvar Round (irregular)
Technika Hammered
Orientace Variable alignment ↺
Rytci
V oběhu do
Reference Philippi#Ic, 5-6 , HGC 3.1#632
Popis líce Head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin.
Písmo líce
Opis líce
Popis rubu Tripod; Θ to left.
Písmo rubu Greek
Opis rubu ΦΙΛΙΠΠΩΝ
Hrana
Mincovna
Náklad ND (356 BC - 345 BC) - ⊙ -
ND (356 BC - 345 BC) - ⊕ -
ID Numisquare 6702688130
Další informace

Historical Context: This Æ issue originates from Philippi, a city refounded by Philip II of Macedon in 356 BC to exploit the rich gold mines of Mount Pangaion. Struck 356-345 BC, this coin marks the city’s early economic and administrative establishment under Macedonian control. Philippi's gold output funded Philip II's military expansion. This bronze coinage served local commerce, complementing the famed gold staters and providing a stable medium for daily transactions within this burgeoning urban center.

Artistry: Specific engravers for these utilitarian bronze issues are unrecorded; the stylistic school aligns with late Classical Greek art, infused with early Hellenistic Macedonian sensibilities. The obverse typically

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