Summary
A copper coin issued by King Perseus of Macedonia in the period 179-168 BC
Reference: Sear Vol.2 p.633 No.6807
Die axis: 02
Obverse Description
The hero Perseus in winged cap terminating in bird's head facing right
Reverse Description
Eagle on fulmen (thunderbolt) at sides of head B A; in field left the Greek letter monogram {PER}
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Perseus was the last king of the Antigonid dynasty in Macedonia. In 180 BC Perseus convinced their father, Philip V, to have him poisoned as a potential usurper. After Perseus lost the Battle of Pydna on 22 June 168 BC Macedonia came under Roman rule. After marching as a captive in Aemilius Paullus's triumph (167 BC), Perseus spent the remainder of his life in Roman captivity.
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More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
179-168 BC
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Issued By
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Previous Collection
Eugene von Guerard, pre 1880
Catalogue Vol.1 p.16A. Coin was found in an NGV safe during McArthur Bequest incorporation, about 1904. -
Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
2
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.795 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Sear Vol.2 p.633 No.6807
[Book] Sear, David R. 1979. Greek Coins and Their Values, Asia and Africa. II., 633 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
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