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Tetradrachm of Kingdom of Macedonia with head of Zeus, struck under Philip II
Greek
Late Classical Period
about 355–349/8 B.C.
Mint: Macedonia (Kingdom), Amphipolis
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 23.5 mm. Weight: 14.39 gm. Die Axis: 11
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number1981.359
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate head of Zeus to right.
Reverse: Philip on horseback to left, right hand raised.
Bow under horse's right leg.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Philip on horseback to left, right hand raised.
Bow under horse's right leg.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy 1981: with Numismatic Fine Arts, Inc., 342 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90212 (auction 10, Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills, September 17-18, lot 105); purchased at Numismatic Fine Arts, Inc. auction 10 by MFA; accessioned October 14, 1981