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

Diameter: AE26 mm

Weight: 11,28 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: Lindgren 1330 var; SNG Cop 1259 var. (monograms); SNG Tübingen 1207

Commentary: great mottled brown and green patina, perfectly centered, attractive style

History: In 180 BC Philip V had his younger son Demetrios executed because of supposed plot against his other son Perseus.

Article Number: 033-04-06-41652