Summary
A copper coin issued by King Philip V of Macedonia in the period 221-179 BC
Reference: Sear Vol.2 p.623, no.6795
Die axis: 01
Obverse Description
Head of Helios radiate facing right
Reverse Description
Fulmen (thunderbolt) with Greek legend above and below (difficult to see) BASILEOS / PHILIPPOY
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Philip V's reign was principally marked by an unsuccessful struggle with the emerging power of Rome.
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
221-179 BC
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Issued By
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Previous Collection
Eugene von Guerard, pre 1880
Catalogue Vol.1 p.16. under Phillip IV. 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
12
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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
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.606 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Sear Vol.2 p.623, no.6795
[Book] Sear, David R. 1979. Greek Coins and Their Values, Asia and Africa. II., 623 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
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