Philip II; head of Herakles/club

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SKU: 019-09-03-41652

Description

Macedonian Kingdom, Philip II (359 – 336 BC). Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / ΦIΛIΠΠOÎ¥; club, Λ below.

Specifications

Diameter [mm]: AE11
Weight [g]: 1,20
Grade: aVF/VF
Attribution: SNG ANS 983 (diff. monogram)
Commentary: bronze patina with light green deposits, good details, well centered

Historical Context

356 BC was truely a great year for Philip: his son Alexander was born, his race horse won in the Olympic Games and he conquered the town of Crenides with the richest gold mines in Macedonia.

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