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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1960.221
People
Philip II of Macedonia, Greek (r. 359-336 BCE)
Title
Stater of Philip II of Macedonia, Pella
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
340 BCE - 328 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Macedonia, Pella (Macedonia)
Period
Classical period, Late
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/182149

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Gold
Metal
AV
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
8.6 g
Denomination
stater

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Le Rider 101 (this coin)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Fritz B. Talbot
Accession Year
1960
Object Number
1960.221
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: laureated head of Apollo r.
Reverse: biga r.: crescent moon below horses' legs.

Verification Level

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