Coin Overview:

This silver tetradrachm is attributed to Philippos III (Philip III Arrhidaeus) of the Kingdom of Macedon, who ruled from 323 to 317 BC. The obverse depicts Herakles wearing a lion skin, while the reverse features Zeus seated on a throne, holding an eagle and scepter, with the Greek legend ΦIΛIΠΠOY.

• Kingdom: Kingdom of Macedon
• King / Ruler: Philippos III (Philip III Arrhidaeus)
• Year: 323–317 BC
• Denomination: Tetradrachm
• Composition: AR
• Weight: 17.11 g
• Diameter: 26.60 mm
• Orientation: 3 h

Obverse

• Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.

Reverse

• Zeus seated left on a backless throne.
• Holding an eagle in his right hand.
• Holding a long scepter in his left hand.
• Greek legend ΦIΛIΠΠOY.