Drachme Philipps II. von Makedonien

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Public Domain
  • Production 359-336 v. Chr.
Avers: Kopf des Gottes Apollon mit Lorbeerkranz nach rechts.
Revers: Zweigespann (griech. Biga) in schneller Fahrt nach rechts. Der Wagenlenker hat seinen rechten Arm mit der Gerte (griech. Kentron) erhoben, mit der Linken führt er die Zügel. Im Abschnitt steht die Inschrift 'Philippou'.
Die Darstellung der Rückseite nimmt Bezug auf Wagensiege des makedonischen Königs Philipp II. (reg. 359-336 v. Chr.) in Olympia.

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Drachme Philipps II. von Makedonien, 359-336 v. Chr., Museum for Kunst and Gewerbe Hamburg, Public Domain, Online: https://www.mkg-hamburg.de/en/object/mkg-e00175315

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