Silver Coin of Philip II, Amphipolis, 357 BCE - 348 BCE 2006.19.8

Physical Description

• Axis: 2

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 14.3
  • Diameter (in mm): 27

Typological Description

Source: LeRider Philip II 2.49

• Authority

  • Authority: Philip II
  • • Dynasty: Argead Dynasty
    • State: Kingdom of Macedonia
  • Stated Authority: Philip II
  • • Dynasty: Argead Dynasty
    • State: Kingdom of Macedonia
• Date Range: 357 BCE - 348 BCE
• Denomination: Tetradrachm

• Geographic

  • Mint: Amphipolis
• Material: Silver
• Object Type: Coin

• Obverse

  • Die: D27
  • Type: Laureate head of Zeus to right
  • Deity: Zeus

• Reverse

  • Die: R42
  • Legend: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
  • Symbol: Μ
  • Type: Philip II wearing causia, tunic, and chlamys riding horse to left
• TypeSeries: Le Rider Philip II

References

• Reference: LeRider Philip II 2.49
• Reference: D 27
• Reference: R 42

Administrative History

• Identifier: 2006.19.8
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States