This fine grade bronze primarily interested me for its historical context. Obviously the devices are a bit worn but easily distinguishable while the low price encouraged me to grab it. According to the seller (FORUM), "....struck in the name of King Philip III Arrhidaeus, Alexander's half brother, under the regent Perdiccas, Philip II and Alexander's infant son were made joint Kings after the death of Alexander. Philip was the bastard son of Philip II and a dancer, Phillinna of Larissa. Alexander's mother Olympias, allegedly poisoned her stepson Philip III as a child, leaving him mentally disabled eliminating him as a rival to Alexander. Neither Philip III or Alexander IV was capable of actual rule and both were selected to serve merely as pawns. Perdiccas held power, while Philip III was actually imprisoned. In 317 BC, Philip was murdered by Olympias to ensure the succession of her grandson." And so I add yet another example of 'The Kings of Macedon' to my mini-hoard. As always, please post any coin you would like to share AE-17 (Apparently unpublished) SNG ANS 972 ff, circa 323-317 BC Macedonian mint; 16.6 mm, 5.42 grams Head of Herakles right, wearing Nemean lion-scalp headdress. Rider on horse prancing right, right arm raised, cruciform star below horse's forelegs.
A 'Kings of Macedon' hoard would be a fine and fun thing to put together . This one is in the name of Alexander III. KINGDOM OF MACEDON Philip III Arrhidaios AR Hemidrachm 2.08g, 13.8mm In the name and types of Alexander III Uncertain mint in Cilicia, struck under Philoxenos, circa 320-318/7 BC Price 2962 O: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. R: AΛEΞAN∆POY, Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; ΦI in left field, ΛΣ below throne.
Here's a bronze coin from another Macedonian nobleman, a strong military leader who became King of Macedon. Demetrius I, called Poliorcetes, was the son of Antigonus I Monophthalmus and Stratonice. While I was drawn to the history behind this coin, I must admit I bought it for the double ax on the reverse Macedonian Kingdom Demetrios Poliorketes 294-288 BC AE 16 - 3.1 gm Obv: Head of Demetrios (?) wearing crested Corinthian helmet ornamented with bull's horn. Rev: Prow of gallery r., BA above, double axe right, monogram AP below
I found a gorgeous drachm of Philip III at this year's CICF. I don't mind that it is set in a pendant because I've wanted a coin necklace for a long time KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios struck circa 322-319/8 BCE, Sardes mint AR drachm in 14k bezel Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin Rev: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, TI above bee Ref: Price P97; ADM I Series XIV
Here is my little Macedonian Kingdom coin of Perdikkas: MACEDONIAN KINDOM Perdikkas II AR Light Tetrobol 454-413 B.C. 15 mm. Obv: Horse pacing right Rev: Crested helmet right & single linear square within shallow incuse square. Grade: overall a Very Fine. The obverse is better than the reverse. The gF reverse is not centered like the obverse. Other: Perdikkas was the son & successor of Alexander I. He was instrumental in the formation of the Chalkidian League. Raymond 143, B.M.C.5., p.159, 6. Sear p.151 #1487.
Terrific posts!!! Zeus, double axe and crested helmet as devices...WAY COOL!!! I have another I grabbed..... a bronze of Demerios as well----but without a prow or axe......AE-15, 306-283 BC, Pella mint; Macedonian shield with DHR monogram and BA SI helmet reverse: BTW @ancientcoinguru--the Roman Republic 'flavor' of your coin has definitely whetted my appetite!!
