Philip II; 1/4 unit; head of Apollo/youth on horse
Description:
Macedonian Kingdom, Philip II (359 - 336 BC). AE Quarter Unit, Miletos mint, ca 323 BC. Diademed head of Apollo right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΦIΛIΠΠOΥ; naked youth on horseback riding right.
Diameter:
AE12 mm
Weight:
1,06 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
Price P65 (Philip III); Thompson 217; SNG ANS 1005; SNG Cop 1171 (Philip IV)
Commentary:
rare; black patina, sharp details, good centering, minor patina breaks on edge
History:
During his hostage in Thebes as a young boy, Philip became eromenos (young lover) of Theban statesman and general Pelopidas.
Article Number:
037-07-07-41652