Tetradrachm of Philip II, Amphipolis, 347 B.C.-328 B.C. 1990.18.2.

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Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus to right

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Reverse: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ - Nude youth riding horse to right, reins in left hand, victory palm in right hand

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range
- From Date: 347 BCE
- To Date: 328 BCE
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Material: Silver
Authority
- Authority: Alexander III of Macedon
- Stated Authority: Philip II
Geographic
- Mint: Amphipolis
- Region: Europe--Macedon--Strymonian and Bottiaean District
Obverse
- Deity: Zeus
Reverse
- Symbol: amphora

References

Reference: PELLA Philip II 125
Reference: Le Rider Philip II 2.230-2.245

Administrative History

Identifier: 1990.18.2
Provenance
- 1990: Acquired from the Worldwide Treasure Bureau, 1990.
- 1946: Ex: Hermann Mosberg Collection. Appraised by Münzen und Medallen, Basel, Switzerland.
Department: Greek
Collection: The Fralin Museum of Art

Rights

Rights: The object and images are not under copyright (Public Domain) in the United States.

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