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KINGS of MACEDON. Archelaus AR stater Pella mint

Réf numismeo : 7165
Référence : Hoover.795 / SNG.Del.941
Personnage : Archélaos (/) Voir sur wikipédia

Additional information

Weight

10,55

Diameter

22.1

Metal

Conservation

Année de frappe

Region

Mint

Obverse

Reverse

Reverse legend

Archelaus I was king of Macedonia from 413 to 399 BC. He modernized the army, strengthened infrastructure, and reorganized the kingdom following the Greek model. He promoted the arts, attracting figures such as Euripides and Zeuxis to his court. His reign marked the beginning of Macedonia’s rise to power.

Pedigree :

  • Chaponnière Auction 4 (2012)  lot 5
  • CNG E-Auction 150 18.10.2006 Lot 31 from the Richard Winokur Collection.

Ref : Westermark, Archelaus, Group II, Series 2, dies O80/R96; SNG ANS 66

950,00 

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