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Gold Stater of Phillip II of Macedonia, 356BC. Artist: Unknown

The coin refers to Phillip's success in a chariot race in the Olympic Games of 356 BC. Many of these coins were used to pay western 'barbarian' mercenaries, and formed the basis for the design of many Celtic coins.
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Title:
Gold Stater of Phillip II of Macedonia, 356BC. Artist: Unknown
Caption:
The coin refers to Phillip's success in a chariot race in the Olympic Games of 356 BC. Many of these coins were used to pay western 'barbarian' mercenaries, and formed the basis for the design of many Celtic coins.
Credit:
Album / CM Dixon / Heritage Images
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Image size:
4138 x 4266 px | 50.5 MB
Print size:
35.0 x 36.1 cm | 13.8 x 14.2 in (300 dpi)