Philip II; 1/5 Tetradrachm; head of Apollo/youth on horse
120,00 €
Description
Macedonian Kingdom, Philip III – Kassander in the name of Philip II (359 – 336 BC). 1/5 Tetradrachm, Amphipolis mint ca. 323-315 BC. Head of Apollo right, wearing taenia / ΦIΛIÎ Î OÎ¥; nude youth on horseback right, branch below.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AR15 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,48 |
| Grade: | gVF/gVF |
| Attribution: | Le Rider Taf. 46,26; SNG ANS 711 ff. |
| Commentary: | great details, good metal, shiny surfaces, well centered |
Historical Context
Kassander never put his name on silver and gold coinage, which bears the names of Philip and Alexander instead.
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