Tetrachalkon - Philip II Thunderbolt

€173,875.00
IssuerKingdom of Macedonia
Year359 BC - 336 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetrachalkon (1⁄12)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight6.5 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 8#880-4, SNG Alpha 6#347
Obverse descriptionHead of Apollo, facing left
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionNaked young person riding a horse to the right, thunderbolt below.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΦIΛIΠΠOY
(Translation: Philip II)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (359 BC - 336 BC)  - Head left, horizontal thunderbolt -
ND (359 BC - 336 BC)  - Head right, horizontal thunderbolt -
ND (359 BC - 336 BC)  - Head right, vertical thunderbolt -
Catalog ID2088332500
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