Ancient Stars
Kingdom of Macedon - Philip II
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
ANCIENT - GREEK EMPIRES (6th CENT BC - 5th CENT AD) KINGDOM OF MACEDON Philip II, 359-336 BC |
| Item Description: |
AR Tetradrachm Kingdom Of Macedon Zeus/youth on horseback early posthumous issue |
| Full Grade: |
NGC AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 |
| Owner: |
PAL Collection |
Owner Comments:
From "100 Greatest Ancient Coins" by Harlan Berk - "The horse on the reverse is one of Philip II's own racehorces that won the race at the Olympic Games. The win proved both the ruler's ability as a horseman and his legitimate Greek pedigree, as only true Greeks were allowed to participate in Olympic Games. Philip II's acceptace as a Greek aided his unification of the Greek city-states."