Perseus; shield/harpa
80,00 €
Description
Macedonian Kingdom, Perseus (179 – 168 BC). Macedonian shield with wheel-ornament (star) at the centre / Harpa, BA EP above, monograms below.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE18 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,64 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | Sear 6809 var; Portolos Collection 1152 |
| Commentary: | bronze surfaces, die break on obverse |
Historical Context
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.
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