Philip II; head of Herakles/club
Description:
Macedonian Kingdom, Philip II (359 - 336 BC). Head of Herakles right, in lion skin headdress / ΦIΛIΠ-ΠOY; club, Φ below.
Diameter:
AE11 mm
Weight:
1,6 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
SNG Cop 620
Commentary:
attractive green patina, good centering
History:
Philip II was assasinated by his bodyguard Pausanias just before the planned war against the Persian Empire - a task he had left for his son Alexander.
Article Number:
005-05-03-41652