Stater. Greek Coins. Kingdom of Macedon. Philip II. 340-328 BC. Pella. Lifetime-early posthumous issue. Laureate head of Apollo right. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ, charioteer driving biga galloping right, kentron in outstretched right hand, reins in left; Nike flying right below horses. Magnificent specimen, perfectly centered, with sharply defined high-relief details, deep color and original luster. Slabbed by NGC as Ch AU, Strike 4/5, Surface 4/5 Philip II King of Macedon, laid the foundations of the great empire that would reach its greatest extent under his son and successor, Alexander the Great. After receiving military and diplomatic training in Thebes, he ascended the throne in 359 BC and pursued an ambitious policy of territorial expansion, defeating the Paeonians, Thracians, Illyrians and Athenians. He lost his right eye during the siege of Methone. His victory over the Phocians in the Third Sacred War consolidated his influence in Greece and enabled him to expand his territories further. In 336 BC, he was assassinated by one of his bodyguards during his daughter's wedding celebrations. His military and political legacy enabled Alexander the Great to transform Macedon into one of the largest empires of antiquity. NGC - Ch AU 4/5, 4/5. Sng Ans. 159. Hgc. 3.1, 846. Au. 8,63.

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Kingdom of Macedon. Philip II. Stater. 340-328 BC. Pella. Lifetime-early posthumous issue. (Sng Ans-159). (Hgc-3.1, 846). Anv.: Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev.: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ, charioteer driving biga galloping right, kentron in outstretched right hand, reins in left; Nike flying right below horses. Au. 8,63 g.

Magnificent specimen, perfectly centered, with sharply defined high-relief details, deep color and original luster.

Slabbed by NGC as Ch AU, Strike 4/5, Surface 4/5

Philip II King of Macedon, laid the foundations of the great empire that would reach its greatest extent under his son and successor, Alexander the Great. After receiving military and diplomatic training in Thebes, he ascended the throne in 359 BC and pursued an ambitious policy of territorial expansion, defeating the Paeonians, Thracians, Illyrians and Athenians. He lost his right eye during the siege of Methone. His victory over the Phocians in the Third Sacred War consolidated his influence in Greece and enabled him to expand his territories further. In 336 BC, he was assassinated by one of his bodyguards during his daughter's wedding celebrations. His military and political legacy enabled Alexander the Great to transform Macedon into one of the largest empires of antiquity. Est...8000,00.

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