Summary
A copper coin issued by King Philip V of Macedonia in the period 221-179 BC
Die axis: 12
Obverse Description
Head of the hero Perseus facing right wearing a winged helmet
Reverse Description
Within a wreath, a sword (or scythe) with tip to left, above and below the legend in Greek BASILEOS PHILLIPOY.
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.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
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
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.622 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
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