Philip V; head of Helios/thunderbolt in wreath
120,00 €
Description
Macedonian Kingdom, Philip V (221 – 179 BC). Radiate head of Helios right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΦIΛIÎ Î OY; winged thunderbolt, monogram above, two monograms below, all within oak wreath.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE25 |
| Weight [g]: | 12,10 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | SNG Cop 1260 var; SNG ANS 1115 var. (monograms) |
| Commentary: | black patina, good details, reverse slightly off-center |
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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