[coin size: 2cm/0.79"]
Time period: 359–336 B.C.
Material: Silver - tetadrahm.
Ancient Greek silver tetradrachm coin from the Kingdom of Macedon, minted during the reign of Philip II (359–336 B.C.).
The tetradrachm was a popular silver coin with a value of four drachmae. Because of their large size, tetradrachms were often used by various states or rulers to advertise themselves or to deliver political messages.
It was used to finance soldiers and recruit mercenaries, and became a standard coin throughout the ancient world, spreading beyond the borders of the Greek world.
The reverse side of the coin features a youth on horseback, symbolizing the strength of the Macedonian cavalry.
Philip II was the father of Alexander the Great and a formidable military commander in his own right.
