Philip II; 1/4 unit; head of Apollo/youth on horse
100,00 €
Description
Macedonian Kingdom, Philip II (359 – 336 BC). AE Quarter Unit, Miletos mint, ca 323 BC. Diademed head of Apollo right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΦIΛIÎ Î OÎ¥; naked youth on horseback riding right.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE12 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,06 |
| 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 |
Historical Context
During his hostage in Thebes as a young boy, Philip became eromenos (young lover) of Theban statesman and general Pelopidas.
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