How do you identify PRICE LeRider Philip II 4.149?

The obverse depicts Wreathed head of Apollo to right. The reverse depicts Biga being raced to right with the inscription ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ.

What are the physical specifications of PRICE LeRider Philip II 4.149?

PRICE LeRider Philip II 4.149 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.59g, diameter 17mm, die axis 2 h, struck.

Alexander III Stater — PRICE LeRider Philip II 4.149

Catalog Reference

PRICE LeRider Philip II 4.149

Ruler

Alexander III

Denomination

Stater

Date

336 BC-328 BC

Mint

Amphipolis

Metal

Gold

Weight

8.59g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

2 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Wreathed head of Apollo to right

Reverse

ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ

Biga being raced to right

About This Type

This PRICE LeRider Philip II 4.149 is a stater of Alexander III (336 BC-328 BC), struck at the Amphipolis mint. The reverse depicts Biga being raced to right. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 8.59g, 17mm diameter.

About the Stater

The stater was a principal denomination in Greek coinage, struck in gold, electrum, or silver depending on the issuing authority. Gold staters typically weigh 8–8.5 grams on the Attic standard.

About the Amphipolis Mint

Amphipolis was a major Macedonian mint, particularly active under Alexander the Great and his successors. It was one of the largest producers of Alexander-type tetradrachms.

All Alexander III coins Amphipolis mint All Stater coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRICE LeRider Philip II 4.149?: PRICE LeRider Philip II 4.149 is a Gold Stater of Alexander III (336 BC-328 BC) struck at the Amphipolis mint cataloged under Price no. LeRider Philip II 4.149.
How do you identify PRICE LeRider Philip II 4.149?: The obverse depicts Wreathed head of Apollo to right. The reverse depicts Biga being raced to right with the inscription ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ.
What are the physical specifications of PRICE LeRider Philip II 4.149?: PRICE LeRider Philip II 4.149 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.59g, diameter 17mm, die axis 2 h, struck.