Macedonian Coin | King Philip II Coins The scene is that of

The scene is that of Adam and Eve and the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil

were often kept as souvenirs by veterans or found their way into collections

" Its design is simple yet effective in conveying the practicality and functionality of the currency

paddle-like limbs

having first been introduced in the late 12th century as a response to the growing need for stable silver currency to support Venice’s expanding trade across the Mediterranean

Macedonian Coin | King Philip II Coins The scene is that ofHistory of the Artifact The bronze coins struck under King Philip II of Macedon feature a head of Apollo on the obverse with his hair bound in a taenia a headband or ribbon traditionally worn at Greek festivals. The reverse features a youth prancing on a horse which some believe may depict King Philip II as he won the horseback race at the 106th Olympics in 356 BC, the quadriga race at the 107th in 352 BC and the biga race at the 108th in 348 BC, so