Silver Tetradrachm of Philip II
Philip II of Macedon, best known as the father of Alexander the Great, was an accomplished king and military commander in his own right. His coinage was issued to finance soldiers and recruit mercenaries, and as a result spread far beyond Greece. The silver tetradrachms with Zeus on the obverse and a horseman on the reverse were copied by Celtic tribes all along the Danube River.
Artwork Details
- Title: Silver Tetradrachm of Philip II
- Date: ca. 359–355 BC
- Culture: Greek, Macedon
- Medium: Silver
- Dimensions: 7/8 in. (22.5 mm)
- Classification: Coins
- Credit Line: Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
- Object Number: 2021.40.81
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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