Philip V; head of Helios/thunderbolt in wreath
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