Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm - Philip V, -221 – -179
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-221 – -179
Ruler
Philip V
(-221–-179)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.83
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -221 to -179. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 16.83 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Philip V left, as the hero Perseus, lightly bearded and with a harpa over his right shoulder, wearing a winged helmet adorned with a griffin as a crest. All within the tondo of a Macedonia shield ornamented with seven stars within crescents around the edge
- Reverse
- Club to right. One monogram above and two below, all within oak wreath tied at the left and to left of the ties, kerykeion
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (221 BC - 179 BC) | — |
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