Philip II; head of Apollo/youth on horse
50,00 €
Description
Macedonian Kingdom, Philip II (359 – 336 BC). Uncertain Macedonian mint. Diademed head of Apollo right / ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟY; youth on horseback right, trident-head below.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE16 |
| Weight [g]: | 6,78 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | SNG ANS 869-70 |
| Commentary: | dark patina, well centered, good style and details |
Historical Context
Philip II modernized the Macedonian army introducing the phalanx formation and the up to 20 feet long speer, the sarissa.
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