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Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE during the reign of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, around 340 BC. The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Philip II and Alexander the Great. Philip II developed the army and tactics that enabled Alexander the Great to accomplish his victories. When Philip II was young he won two Olympic equestrian victories. His coins often commemorate those victories.
Obv: Philip II as Zeus
Rev: Jockey riding horse, Commemorating his OLYMPIC VICTORY !!
Diameter: 24 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Weight: 14.0 grams
Condition: about Fine
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