1976.40.588: Stater of Philip II of Macedon, Amphipolis
Coins
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1976.40.588
- People
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Philip II of Macedonia, Greek (r. 359-336 BCE)
- Title
- Stater of Philip II of Macedon, Amphipolis
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 340 BCE-328 BCE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Macedonia, Amphipolis (Macedonia)
- Period
- Classical period, Late
- Culture
- Greek
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/180445
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Gold
- Metal
- AV
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 8.59 g
- Die Axis
- 6
- Denomination
- stater
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- Le Rider II 143a (this coin)
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Harvard College Library, Van Nest Bequest, 1917
- Accession Year
- 1976
- Object Number
- 1976.40.588
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo r.
Reverse: Biga with driver r.; below horses' legs, trident-head.
Verification Level
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