Tetradrachm of Philip V with King's Head on Obverse and Club within Wreath on Reverse

Tetradrachm of Philip V with King's Head on Obverse and Club within Wreath on Reverse

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Tetradrachm of Philip V with King's Head on Obverse and Club within Wreath on Reverse
CultureGreek (Macedonian)
Titles
  • Tetradrachm of Philip V with King's Head on Obverse and Club within Wreath on Reverse
Date220–179 BC
Minted inGreece
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 2 9/16 in. diameter (6.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Miss Annette Finnigan
Object number40.158
Non exposé

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Department
Antiquities
Object Type
ProvenanceMiss Annette Finnigan (1873–1940), Houston, before d. 1940; given to MFAH, 1940.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Reverse: "Basileos Phillipos 5" (King Philip the 5th)

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