| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 198 | Silver | Auction date: 25 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 13 Price realized: 2,400 EUR (Approx. 2,595 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Kings of Macedon. Pella. Philip II of Macedon 359-336 BC. Struck under Philip II or Alexander III, circa 340/36-328 BC Stater AV 18 mm, 8,49 g Laureate head of Apollo right / [Φ]IΛIΠΠOY, charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving galloping biga to right; trident below horses. Very Fine Le Rider -; HGC 3.1, 846. Philip II of Macedon was a significant figure in ancient history, ruling Macedonia from 359 BC until his assassination in 336 BC. He belonged to the Argead dynasty and was the father of Alexander the Great. Philip's reign saw the rise of Macedonia through reforms in the military, diplomacy, and marriage alliances. His creation of the Macedonian phalanx, siege tactics, and effective diplomacy helped him consolidate power. Philip's influence expanded after he defeated Athens and Thebes at the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC, leading to the establishment of the League of Corinth. His plan to invade the Achaemenid Empire was cut short by his assassination by Pausanias of Orestis. Philip's military prowess and strategic vision played a pivotal role in Macedon's ascendancy in ancient Greece and paved the way for Alexander's later conquests. Philip was born to King Amyntas III and Eurydice of Lynkestis. He was educated in Thebes, where he learned military and diplomatic skills. He succeeded in taking the Macedonian throne in 359 BC, following his brother's death. Philip expanded Macedonian territory, strengthened its army, and married several royal women to form alliances. His legacy continues through his contributions to military tactics and the foundation he laid for Alexander's legendary achievements. Starting price: 750 EUR |  |
Match 1:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 188 | Black | Auction date: 17 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 7 Price realized: 1,400 EUR (Approx. 1,539 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Kings of Macedon. Pella. Philip II of Macedon 359-336 BC. struck under Philip II or Alexander III, circa 340-328 1/4 Stater AV 11 mm, 2,15 g Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress / ΦΙΛΙΠΠOY, bow above club to left; below, trident head to left. extremely fine Le Rider 81; HGC 3.1, 851. Philip II was the King of Macedonia from 359 to 336 BC and the father of Alexander the Great. Through decades of military campaigns against Illyrians, Thracians, and Greek city-states, he transformed Macedonia into a dominant power in Greece. His victory over Athenians and Thebans at the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC led to the unification of the Greek states in the Corinthian League, where he became the Hegemon. The military achievements of his son, Alexander the Great, were largely based on Philip's military reforms. Before Philip's reign, Macedonia faced internal issues and external threats, particularly from Illyrians. Philip's strategic and diplomatic skills helped him gain control over the Macedonian nobility, strengthen the monarchy, and address the military deficiencies. His innovative military reforms, such as the introduction of the sarissa (a long lance) and improved coordination between infantry and cavalry, created a formidable army. Philip expanded Macedonia's influence by stabilizing the kingdom, defeating Illyrians and Paionians, and engaging in diplomatic maneuvers. He conquered cities like Amphipolis, Pydna, and Potidaea, strategically playing Athens and the Chalcidian League against each other. Philip also secured vital resources, such as timber and pitch, and implemented economic measures to support his military endeavors. The Battle of Chaeronea marked a turning point, solidifying Macedonian dominance in Greece. Philip established the Corinthian League, becoming its Hegemon and strategos. He pursued a pan-Hellenic campaign against the Persian Empire, leveraging the desire for revenge after Xerxes' invasion. Philip's reign laid the foundation for Alexander's conquests, shaping the course of ancient history. Starting price: 1 EUR |  |
Match 2:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 193 | Silver | Auction date: 28 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 10 Price realized: 1,400 EUR (Approx. 1,516 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Kings of Macedon. Pella. Philip II of Macedon 359-336 BC. In the name and types of Philip II. Struck under Philip II or Alexander III, circa 340/36-328 BC Stater AV 18 mm, 8,55 g Laureate head of Apollo right / [Φ]IΛIΠΠOY, charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving galloping biga to right; trident below horses. Very Fine Le Rider -; HGC 3.1, 846. Starting price: 750 EUR |  |
Match 3:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 193 | Silver | Auction date: 28 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 9 Price realized: 2,200 EUR (Approx. 2,383 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Kings of Macedon. Pella. Philip II of Macedon 359-336 BC. In the name and types of Philip II. Struck under Antipater or Polyperchon circa 323-317 BC Stater AV 18 mm, 8,52 g Laureate head of Apollo right / ΦIΛIΠΠOY, charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving galloping biga to right; kantharos below horses. Very Fine Le Rider 454; SNG ANS 173; HGC 3.1, 846. Philip II was the King of Macedonia from 359 to 336 BC and the father of Alexander the Great. Through decades of military campaigns against Illyrians, Thracians, and Greek city-states, he transformed Macedonia into a dominant power in Greece. His victory over Athenians and Thebans at the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC led to the unification of the Greek states in the Corinthian League, where he became the Hegemon. The military achievements of his son, Alexander the Great, were largely based on Philip's military reforms. Before Philip's reign, Macedonia faced internal issues and external threats, particularly from Illyrians. Philip's strategic and diplomatic skills helped him gain control over the Macedonian nobility, strengthen the monarchy, and address the military deficiencies. His innovative military reforms, such as the introduction of the sarissa (a long lance) and improved coordination between infantry and cavalry, created a formidable army. Philip expanded Macedonia's influence by stabilizing the kingdom, defeating Illyrians and Paionians, and engaging in diplomatic maneuvers. He conquered cities like Amphipolis, Pydna, and Potidaea, strategically playing Athens and the Chalcidian League against each other. Philip also secured vital resources, such as timber and pitch, and implemented economic measures to support his military endeavors. The Battle of Chaeronea marked a turning point, solidifying Macedonian dominance in Greece. Philip established the Corinthian League, becoming its Hegemon and strategos. He pursued a pan-Hellenic campaign against the Persian Empire, leveraging the desire for revenge after Xerxes' invasion. Philip's reign laid the foundation for Alexander's conquests, shaping the course of ancient history. Starting price: 1250 EUR |  |
Match 4:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 198 | Silver | Auction date: 25 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 14 Price realized: 2,400 EUR (Approx. 2,595 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Kings of Macedon. Pella. Philip II of Macedon 359-336 BC. Stater AV 17 mm, 8,56 g Laureate head of Apollo right / Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving racing biga to right; thunderbolt below, [Φ]ΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ in exergue. Very Fine Le Rider 97 (D46/R74); SNG ANS 130-7; HGC 3.1, 847. Starting price: 750 EUR |  |
Match 5:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 188 | Black | Auction date: 17 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 6 Price realized: 6,500 EUR (Approx. 7,146 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Kings of Macedon. Pella. Philip II of Macedon 359-336 BC. Tetradrachm AR 22 mm, 14,36 g Laureate head of Zeus to left / Nude rider on horseback to right, holding long palm branch in his right hand, ΦΙΛΙΠΠOΥ above, bee to right below horse's foreleg. . Le Rider 435; SNG ABC 275 var.; SNG ANS 429. NGC graded AU Strike 4/5 Surface 4/5 The left-facing Zeus head tetradrachms struck in the name of Philip II are very rare, particularly so in good condition. They were struck from just two obverse dies, only at Pella, and belong to the beginning of the late group III. The head of Zeus on both dies is of wonderful and striking style. It has been suggested that they were intended to be part a larger series for Philip III, which would be thus differentiated from the coins of his father Philip II by the left-facing Zeus portrait. From the Matteo Savoca collection Starting price: 1 EUR |  |
