Description: Kingdom of Macedon, Perseus (179 - 168 BC). Pella mint. Macedonian shield with whirl on boss / Harpa; BA ΠEP (ΠE ligate) above, star and monograms below.

Diameter: AE16 mm

Weight: 4.74 g

Grade: gF/VF

Attribution: Liampi, Schild M 37a

Commentary: dark grey patina, sharp reverse

History: With the defeat at the Batlle of Pydna in 168 BC the independent Macedonian Kingdom and the nearly 140 years of the Antigonid dynasty came to an end.

Article Number: 020-02-02-44287