Philip V and Perseus, 187 - 168 BC. Thessalonika mint, under Amphaxitis.

Macedonian shield with monogram of Macedon (MKE) in central boss 6 double crescents around 3 dots between each / Macedonian helmet, seen from side monogram ΩΣ monogram at top right, Φ at lower right

Diameter: AE18 mm

Weight: 5,18 g

Grade: F/F

Attribution: AMNG III 20; Draganov 808 var. (controls), AMNG 112; Wiczay 3010.

Commentary: grey-olive patina, some pitting

History: The road leading to Third Macedonian War, was paved with distrust toward Perseus on the Roman side, and intrigues and false accusations of Eumenes of Pergamon.

Purchased from Petasos coins

Collection : Macedonian shield coins