Macedonian Bronze Coin of Philip II (about 2370 years ago)

Philip II Macedon Bronze Unit (359-336 BC) — Greece's Conqueror

Bronze unit from King Philip II (Macedon) — transformed marginal kingdom into Hellenic superpower through military + economic reforms.

Apollo Cavalry Design

• Obverse: Laurel-wreathed Apollo — royal prophetic deity

• Reverse: Horseman/horse — elite Companion Cavalry; ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ

Technical Specifications

• Material: Bronze (AE)

• Denomination: Unit (local transactions)

• Period: 359-336 BCE (pre-Alexander conquests)

• Realm: Macedon + conquered Greece

Military Revolution

• Invented professional phalanx + combined arms tactics

• Crushed Greece at Chaeronea 338 BC

• Founded League of Corinth (Pan-Hellenic alliance)

• Economic system enabled Alexander's Persian conquest

Collector Masterpiece

Essential bronze from father of Hellenistic world. Pre-Alexander military revolution coin.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.