PHILIP III ARRHIDAIOS, 323-317 BC
Struck under Nikokreon, tyrant of Cyprus
AE (17.62mm, 3.91g, 12h)
Struck 323-317 BC. Salamis mint
Obverse: Macedonian shield with facing gorgoneion boss
Reverse: B A, Macedonian helmet, caduceus to left
References: Price 3158
Dark patina with some cleaning scratches. Well-centered strike. This type was minted shortly after the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC by Nikokreon, who was the ruler of Salamis and who had submitted to Alexander during his conquest of Persia. After Alexander’s death, Nikokreon continued to rule under Philip III. Later, in the wars of the Diadochi, Nikokreon allied himself with Ptolemy against Antigonus, and for his services was given charge of the whole island of Cyprus.
Collection : Greek - Hellenistic period