Kingdom of Macedonia Stater - Philip III Arrhidaeus, -323 – -317
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Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Stater
Year
-323 – -317
Ruler
Philip III Arrhidaeus
(-323–-317)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.54
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Stater from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -323 to -317. Struck in Gold. Measures 17 mm and weighs 8.54 g.
- Obverse
- Head 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.
- Reverse
- Nike standing facing, head left, wreath in right hand, stylis cradled on left arm; MH monogram above serpent left in left field. (Philip III)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (323 BC - 317 BC) | — |
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