Philip V; head of Helios/thunderbolt in wreath
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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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE26 |
| Weight [g]: | 11,28 |
| 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 |
Historical Context
In 180 BC Philip V had his younger son Demetrios executed because of supposed plot against his other son Perseus.
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