Macedonia, Philippi (as Krenides); head of Herakles/club, bow
55,00 €
Description
Macedonia, Philippi (as Krenides), 360 – 356 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / ΘAΣION HÎ EIPO; club and bow.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE11 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,00 |
| Grade: | gF/gF |
| Attribution: | SNG ANS 646; Le Rider, Guide Tf. II, 29 |
| Commentary: | rare; dark grey patina, obverse slightly off-center |
Historical Context
After the takeover of the city and its gold mines by Philip II, the financial gains made it possible for Philip to relieve his citizen militia with mercenaries.
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