| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 198 | Silver | Auction date: 25 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 12 Price realized: 2,000 EUR (Approx. 2,162 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Kings of Macedon. Amphipolis. Philip II of Macedon 359-336 BC. Posthumous issue of Amphipolis, ca. 323-315 BC Tetradrachm AR 24 mm, 14,29 g Laureate head of Zeus right / ΦIΛIΠ-ΠOY, nude youth on horseback right, palm in right hand, reins in left; aphlaston (aplustre) below horse, Π with pellet below raised foreleg. Beautiful, Toning, great Hellenistic Style, Good Extremely Fine. Le Rider pl. 46, 18. Alexander the Great, upon his ascension to the throne in 336 BC, ordered the minting of coins depicting his father, Philip II of Macedon, posthumously. This decision was rooted in both political strategy and personal reverence. By featuring Philip II, who had transformed Macedon into the preeminent power of the Greek world, Alexander sought to legitimize his own rule and emphasize the continuity of his father's legacy. The portrayal of Philip II on these coins served as a powerful reminder of Macedon's strength and unity under Philip's leadership, qualities that Alexander intended to uphold and expand upon. It also reinforced Alexander's rightful succession and his connection to the achievements of his father, including the military innovations and the establishment of Macedon as a dominant force in the Hellenistic world. Moreover, these coins were a tribute to Philip's memory, celebrating his accomplishments and ensuring that his legacy would continue to inspire and legitimize the Macedonian dynasty. Through this numismatic commemoration, Alexander the Great not only solidified his political authority but also honored his father's memory, weaving Philip's achievements into the fabric of his own expansive empire. Starting price: 2000 EUR |  |
