1.1965.1100: Stater of Philip II of Macedonia, Pella
CoinsOn the side of the coin on the left is the head of a man facing right, tendrils of curls held in place with laurel wreath around head. The other side of the coin depicts a man on a four-horse drawn vehicle facing right, wearing flowing clothing, a stick in his right hand, and the reins of the horses in his left, underneath the raised hooves is a drinking vessel. Below, a line under which there are Greek characters.
Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1.1965.1100
- People
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Philip II of Macedonia, Greek (r. 359-336 BCE)
- Title
- Stater of Philip II of Macedonia, Pella
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 336-328 BCE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Macedonia, Pella (Macedonia)
- Period
- Classical period, Late
- Culture
- Greek
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/194374
Location
- Location
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Level 3, Room 3700, Ancient Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Art, Roman Art
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Gold
- Metal
- AV
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 8.59 g
- Die Axis
- 3
- Denomination
- stater
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- Le Rider III 194b (this coin)
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
- Object Number
- 1.1965.1100
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
-
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Descriptions
- Description
-
Obverse: Head of Apollo r. laureate.
Reverse: Biga r.; below, kantharos.
Exhibition History
- Gods in Color: Painted Sculpture of Classical Antiquity, Harvard University Art Museums, Cambridge, 09/22/2007 - 01/20/2008
- 32Q: 3700 Roman, Harvard Art Museums, 11/16/2014 - 01/01/2050
Verification Level
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