Gold Stater of Phillip II of Macedonia, 356BC. Artist: Unknown

Gold Stater of Phillip II of Macedonia, 356BC. Artist: Unknown

2-579-949 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

The coin refers to Phillip's success in a chariot race in the Olympic Games of 356 BC. Many of these coins were used to pay western 'barbarian' mercenaries, and formed the basis for the design of many Celtic coins.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. King Philip II: Greek, Macedonian: King
People Related
  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer

Medium
  1. Gold

Picture Type
  1. Object

Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

History & Politics Artefacts


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4138x4266
File Size : 51,717kb


Aliases

  1. MYBD02
  1. 2C
  1. 0370000674
  1. 2-579-949
  1. 2579949

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