Description: Macedonian Kingdom, Philip V (221 - 179 BC). Struck 183-2 BC. Radiate head of Helios right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΦIΛIΠΠOY above and below winged thunderbolt, monogram above, all within oak wreath.

Diameter: AE23 mm

Weight: 8,2 g

Grade: aVF/gF

Attribution: SNG Cop 1258

Commentary: scarce; dark patina, some deposits, well centered

History: Helios depicted on this coin is the major deity of Rhodes, Philip's fierce opponent in the Aegean and direct reason for Second Macedonian War.

Article Number: 019-08-05-41652