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An ancient tomb ful of coins and pieces of gold was found on a municipal property, at Nea Zichni of Serres. The tomb was discovered during digging works of the municipal authorities for the construction of an open air theatre. The mayor of Nea Zichni, mentioned to the Athens News Agency-Macedonian Press Agency, that there are many tombs in the area. The grave goods were delivered at the Ephorate of Antiquities of Serres.
Coins of Alexander the Great from the 3rd and 2nd century BC were found during the excavation of the Amphipolis tomb. Many ancient Macedonian coins have ended up abroad and they are being offered for sale in auctions. Recently, German auction house Gorny & Moschtha announced that it is putting up for auctionancient Greek coinsdating from the Alexander the Great's and Philip's IIera, found at Amphipolis.
The gold stater of Philip II (8,59 g), circa 340-328 BC. It depicts the laureate head of Apollo, facing right. The reverse side of the coin depicts a charioteer, wearing a himation and holding and the reins, driving a two-horse chariot. It also bears the inscription Philippou (Φιλίππου). Macedonian coins are kept at the Numismatic Museum in Athens.
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