Description: Macedonian Kingdom, Perseus (179 - 168 BC). Macedonian shield with wheel-ornament (star) at the centre / Harpa, BA EP above, monograms below.

Diameter: AE18 mm

Weight: 5,64 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: Sear 6809 var; Portolos Collection 1152

Commentary: bronze surfaces, die break on obverse

History: The Third Macedonian War ended with the defeat of Perseus in the Battle of Pydna in June 168 BC; Perseus was deposed, and Macedonia was divided into four republics.

Article Number: 009-06-05-41652