{"product_id":"ancient-kingdom-of-macedon-king-philip-ii-bronze-unit-c-340-328-bc","title":"Ancient Kingdom of Macedon King Philip II Bronze Unit (c. 340–328 BC) ☆","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaned\/Uncleaned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncleaned\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ownership History Not Available\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340 AD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFineness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKM Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philip II\u003c\/p\u003eAn exceptional, selection-grade window into the rise of the Macedonian Empire: an authentic ancient bronze unit struck in the name of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"134\"\u003eKing Philip II of Macedon (ruled 359–336 BC). Philip II was a brilliant military reformer who transformed Macedonia from a fractured northern kingdom into the dominant superpower of the Greek world, leaving behind the unstoppable army and global empire that his son, Alexander the Great, would use to conquer Persia.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis specific piece is a beautiful, textbook example of Philip's imperial lifetime coinage. The reverse captures a spirited horse and youthful jockey galloping to the right—a proud, direct celebration of Philip’s historic victory in the Olympic horse races. Struck directly beneath the horse's belly is the distinct, crisp control mark featuring the letters \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"358\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"358\"\u003eVE\u003c\/code\u003e (frequently rendered as a combined monogram). Boasting a phenomenal, highly lustrous brassy-golden eye appeal, this specimen is a true numismatic showpiece.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClassyCoins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52592174334264,"sku":"236908385898","price":144.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/1743\/3400\/files\/57_eca3415e-8960-4460-aab5-6bd521eabe7e.jpg?v=1782881819","url":"https:\/\/classycoins.com\/products\/ancient-kingdom-of-macedon-king-philip-ii-bronze-unit-c-340-328-bc","provider":"classycoins.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}