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"In the reign of Philip of Macedon, the coinage of Greece had attained its full development, having a perfect reverse. One of the earliest specimens of the complete coin is a beautiful medal struck at Syracuse, with the head of Proserpine accompanied by dolphins, and for reverse a victor in the Olympic games in a chariot receiving a wreath from Victory-a type which is also found on the reverse of the staters of Philip of Macedon, known as Philips, and largely imitated by other states." — Chambers, 1881

Greek Coin

"In the reign of Philip of Macedon, the coinage of Greece had attained its full development, having…

One side of the medal is engraved with the portrait of Proserpine, who was worshiped in Sardis. The reverse shows her being carried by Pluto, whose horses are being directed by a cupid. Under their feet lies an overturned urn; a serpent is also present in the tableau.

Medal of Sardis

One side of the medal is engraved with the portrait of Proserpine, who was worshiped in Sardis. The…

Pluto and Proserpina by Bernini in the Villa Borghese.

Pluto and Proserpina

Pluto and Proserpina by Bernini in the Villa Borghese.