About this artwork
Coins were an excellent way for leaders to advertise their victories whether in battle or at the Olympic Games. King Philip (reigned 359–336 BCE), father of Alexander the Great, celebrated his win in the horse races at the Olympic Games by issuing this coin, complete with the victory palm in the jockey’s hand.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Artist
- Ancient Greek
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Title
- Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Zeus
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Place
- Pella (Minted in)
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Date
- 348 BCE–336 BCE
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Medium
- Silver
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of William F. Dunham
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Reference Number
- 1920.705
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/139862/manifest.json