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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
2002,0101.1491
Denomination
tetrobol
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Head of Apollo, right; dotted border.
(obverse)
Philip II on horseback, right; below, shield.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Kingdom of Macedonia
Europe: Kingdom of Macedonia
Authority
Ruler:
Philip II, Macedon
Cultures/periods
Greek
Production date
323BC-315BC
Production place
Minted in:
Amphipolis (historic - Macedon)
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Die-axis:
7 o'clock
Weight:
2.58 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
le Rider 1977 / Le monnayage d'argent et d'or de Philippe II frappé en Macédoine de 359 à 294
(124.29)
(type)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
classical deity
king/queen
equestrian
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Philip II, Macedon
Representation of:
Apollo
Acquisition name
Bequeathed by:
Charles A Hersh
Acquisition date
2002
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
2002,0101.1491