Kingdom of Macedonia | Philip II | AE16 | 359-336 BCE | Apollo

Description: Kingdom of Macedonia | Philip II | AE16 Reference: HGC 3.1 884, SNG ANS 884 Date: 359-336 BCE Obverse: Diademed head of Apollo left Reverse: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ; youth on horseback right; A below. Mint: Pella or Amphipolis Size: 16.4 mm Weight: 6.56 grams Scarcer with left facing Apollo. Beautiful black patina on this bronze coin of Philip II. Philip II reformed the Macedonian military and took Macedon from a backwater frontier kingdom to the preminent power in Greece. He was planning an invasion of Persia when he was assassinated in 336 BCE. Upon his death, his son Alexander III used the veteran Macedonian army to launch his father's invasion and in doing so would go down in history as Alexander the Great. Very fine condition for the type. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!

Price: 44.99 USD

Location: Canton, Michigan

End Time: 2024-08-15T18:52:21.000Z

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