Ancient Greece - 359-336 BC Kingdom of Macedon Philip II AV Stater NGC Choice AU
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MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Philip II (359-336 BC). AV stater (16mm, 8.58 gm, 2h). NGC Choice AU Strike: 4/5 – Surface: 4/5. Lifetime or early posthumous issue of Amphipolis II, circa 340/336-328 BC. Obverse displays the laureate head of Apollo facing to the right. The reverse presents ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ, with a charioteer driving galloping biga (a chariot drawn by two horses) facing to the right, a kentron in his right hand, reins in his left. There is an ivy leaf right below horses. Le Rider 60. SNG ANS 250-254. Grim portrait with shimmering honey fields. A real beauty.
Tomb of Philip II of Macedon at the Museum of the Royal Tombs at Vergina, Greece. Photo: wikimedia.org.
| Grading Service | NONE |
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| Year of Issue | NONE |
| Grade | NONE |
| Ancient Year Range | 4th C. BC |
| Denom Type | N/A |
| Numeric Denomination | AV Stater |
| Mint Location | NONE |
| Designation | NONE |
| Circ/UnCirc | Not Specified |
| Strike Type | N/A |
| Holder Variety | Strike 4/5; Surface 4/5 - lifetime, or early posthumous issue |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
| Holder Type | N/A |
