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Kings of Macedon, Philip V, AR Drachm, Amphipolis or Pella mint, 184-179BC (19.5mm, 3.99g).png

Macedonian Silver Drachm (Medium Silver Coin) of King Philip V (about 2205 years ago)

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This silver drachm (medium-valued silver coin) was minted between 184-179 BC at either Amphipolis or Pella (cities in ancient Macedonia, northern Greece) during the reign of King Philip V.

Front Side: Features the diademed (royal headband) head of King Philip V facing right
Back Side: Displays a club (weapon associated with Heracles) with a monogram above and two monograms below, all enclosed within an oak wreath

Technical Details:

Size: 19.5mm diameter

Weight: 3.99 grams

Material: Silver (AR)

References: Mamroth, Philip-26, HGC-, 1060

Historical Significance: Philip V was one of the last significant kings of Macedon before it fell to Roman domination. During his reign, he attempted to maintain Macedonian power against the growing influence of Rome, but was ultimately defeated in the Second Macedonian War (200-197 BC). The club symbol on this coin references Heracles (Hercules), from whom the Macedonian royal house claimed descent, while the oak wreath symbolizes Zeus, king of the gods. These symbols were intended to reinforce Philip's divine lineage and legitimacy as ruler during a period when his kingdom was under increasing pressure from Roman expansion.

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This silver drachm (medium-valued silver coin) was minted between 184-179 BC at either Amphipolis or Pella (cities in ancient Macedonia, northern Greece) during the reign of King Philip V.

Front Side: Features the diademed (royal headband) head of King Philip V facing right
Back Side: Displays a club (weapon associated with Heracles) with a monogram above and two monograms below, all enclosed within an oak wreath

Technical Details:

Size: 19.5mm diameter

Weight: 3.99 grams

Material: Silver (AR)

References: Mamroth, Philip-26, HGC-, 1060

This silver drachm (medium-valued silver coin) was minted between 184-179 BC at either Amphipolis or Pella (cities in ancient Macedonia, northern Greece) during the reign of King Philip V.

Front Side: Features the diademed (royal headband) head of King Philip V facing right
Back Side: Displays a club (weapon associated with Heracles) with a monogram above and two monograms below, all enclosed within an oak wreath

Technical Details:

Size: 19.5mm diameter

Weight: 3.99 grams

Material: Silver (AR)

References: Mamroth, Philip-26, HGC-, 1060

Philip V (Greek: Φίλιππος, romanized: Philippos; 238–179 BC) was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon from 221 to 179 BC. Philip's reign was principally marked by the Social War in Greece (220-217 BC) and a struggle with the emerging power of the Roman Republic. He would lead Macedon against Rome in the First (212-205 BC) and Second (200-196 BC) Macedonian Wars. While he lost the latter, Philip later allied with Rome against Antiochus III in the Roman-Seleucid War. He died in 179 BC from illness after efforts to recover the military and economic condition of Macedonia and passed the throne onto his elder son, Perseus of Macedon.

Philip was the son of Demetrius II of Macedon and Chryseis. Philip was nine years old when his father died in 229 BC. His elder paternal half-sister was Apama III.^[1] Philip's great-uncle, Antigonus III Doson, administered the kingdom as regent and then king until his death in 221 BC when Philip was seventeen years old (Plb. 4.2.5, 4.5.3-4; Just. 28.4.16, 29.1.1).^[2]