*Final King of Macedon* Perseus (r. 179-168 BC) Silver Tetradrachm – Eagle Reverse
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Description Greek. Hellenistic Period. Kingdom of Macedon. Perseus (r. 179-168 BC) AR (Silver) tetradrachm. Mint of Pella or Amphipolis; struck ca. 171-168 BC. VF; attractive light golden tone. Perseus was the final king of an independent Macedon, suffering a great defeat against the Roman Republic (under Aemilius Paullus) at Pydna in 168 BC. With his demise, the once-great kingdom of Philip and Alexander became a Roman protectorate, and two decades later, a full province. Design: Diademed head of Perseus right / Eagle perched left on thunderbolt, all within oak wreath Reference: HGC 3.1, 1091. Dimensions: 30 mm / 15.32 gm Condition: VF.
