Philip II of Macedonia
September 14, 2024
Early Life and the Division of the Empire
Philip II of Macedonia, the father of Alexander the Great, was one of the...
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Philip II's Standardized Coinage System
March 21, 2023
In the early 4th century BC Philip II's standardized coinage system of Macedon was established throughout his kingdom. His coins quickly became one of the most coveted coins in the ancient world. One of Philip ...
Macedonian Empire Gold Stater
March 30, 2021
Various regions of ancient Greece utilized Staters as coinage. Importantly, in the beginning most of them were made of silver. However, it was ancient Macedonian Empire that first started using Gold Staters. The best known ancien...