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Greek King Philip II of Macedon 359-336 B.C.
Bronze (19mm, 6.4 gr.) Philippi - 357B.C.
Reference: BM.C. 5.8
Head of young Heracles right in lion's skin.
Tripod;  ΦIΛIΠΠΩN to right, club and barleycorn to left.

Numismatic Note* following Philip II's capture of Amphipolis in 357 B.C. and his acqusition of the mining area of Mt.Panganion, the mining centre of Krendies was given the name of Philippi in the king's honour.