Æ

Emisor Philippi (Macedon)
Año 356 BC - 345 BC
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valor
Moneda Drachm
Composición Bronze
Peso 5.69 g
Diámetro 17 mm
Grosor
Forma Round (irregular)
Técnica Hammered
Orientación Variable alignment ↺
Grabador(es)
En circulación hasta
Referencia(s) Philippi#Ic, 5-6 , HGC 3.1#632
Descripción del anverso Head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin.
Escritura del anverso
Leyenda del anverso
Descripción del reverso Tripod; Θ to left.
Escritura del reverso Greek
Leyenda del reverso ΦΙΛΙΠΠΩΝ
Canto
Casa de moneda
Tirada ND (356 BC - 345 BC) - ⊙ -
ND (356 BC - 345 BC) - ⊕ -
ID de Numisquare 6702688130
Información adicional

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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