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Drachm of Philip III of Macedonia, "Marathos"

Drachm of Philip III of Macedonia, "Marathos"

r. 323 BCE-316 BCE

Philip III of Macedonia

Greek

Obverse: Head of young Herakles r. wearing lion skin. Reverse: Zeus seated l. on throne holding eagle in r. and scepter in l.; to l., monogram; below throne, star.

Silver

Hellenistic period, Early

Coins