Philip V; shield/helmet
Description:
Macedonian Kingdom, Philip V (221 - 179 BC). Macedonian shield with head of Perseus on boss / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ; Macedonian helmet.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
3,3 g
Grade:
gF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG Cop 1242; SNG Alpha Bank 1070
Commentary:
bronze surfaces, well centered
History:
In 180 BC Philip V had his younger son Demetrios executed because of supposed plot against his other son Perseus.
Article Number:
049-07-09-41652