Stater - Philip III Arrhidaeus Abydos

€1.00
IssuerKingdom of Macedonia
Year323 BC - 317 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGold Stater (20)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionGold
Weight8.56 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Price#P31
Obverse descriptionHead of Athena right, hair neatly tucked with three tight corkscrew curls falling straight along neckline, a fourth curl over ear, loose curls flowing across left shoulder, wearing crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, the bowl decorated with coiled serpent right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionNike standing facing, head left, wreath in right hand, stylis cradled on left arm; MH monogram above coiled serpent right in left field.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
(Translation: Philip III)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (323 BC - 317 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6605881770
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