1.1965.1105: Hemidrachm of Philip II of Macedonia, Pella
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1.1965.1105
- People
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Philip II of Macedonia, Greek (r. 359-336 BCE)
- Title
- Hemidrachm of Philip II of Macedonia, Pella
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 323 BCE-315 BCE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Macedonia, Pella (Macedonia)
- Period
- Hellenistic period, Early
- Culture
- Greek
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/186283
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Gold
- Metal
- AV
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 2.13 g
- Die Axis
- 6
- Denomination
- hemidrachm
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Reverse Inscription: M
Provenance
- Recorded Ownership History
- Acq. Spink, 1958
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- Le Rider V 127b (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
- 1.1965.1105
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obverse: Head of young Herakles r. in lion skin.
Reverse: Bow and club; above, kantharos; below, M [Greek mu].
Verification Level
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