Æ

Emissor Philippi (Macedon)
Ano 356 BC - 345 BC
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valor
Moeda Drachm
Composição Bronze
Peso 5.69 g
Diâmetro 17 mm
Espessura
Formato Round (irregular)
Técnica Hammered
Orientação Variable alignment ↺
Gravador(es)
Em circulação até
Referência(s) Philippi#Ic, 5-6 , HGC 3.1#632
Descrição do anverso Head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin.
Escrita do anverso
Legenda do anverso
Descrição do reverso Tripod; Θ to left.
Escrita do reverso Greek
Legenda do reverso ΦΙΛΙΠΠΩΝ
Bordo
Casa da moeda
Tiragem ND (356 BC - 345 BC) - ⊙ -
ND (356 BC - 345 BC) - ⊕ -
ID Numisquare 6702688130
Informações adicionais

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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