Coin: Drachm, Macedonia

1900.63.0021

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Artifact Identification Coin: Drachm, Macedonia   (1900.63.0021)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
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  3. Exchange Media
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Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Hellenistic Greece
Date 220-178 BCE
Culture Greek
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 2.84 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) .24 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 4.16 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Silver
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description

This Greek coin is a silver Drachm from Macedonia in northern Greece. It was struck in the late 3rd to early 2nd century BCE. The obverse is a profile of King Phillip V of Macedon with a close beard. The reverse contains a club on its side. Above the club are the letters BASILEWS (Beta Alpha Sigma Iota Lambda Epsilon Omega Sigma) the Greek word for king. Below the club are the letters ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ (Phi Iota Lambda Iota Pi Pi Omicron Upsilon) denoting the coin is Philip’s.

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Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction N/A

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