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PHILIP  II,   359-336 B.C.
Bronze (17mm, 5.45 gr.) Philippi, 356-345 B.C.
Reference: BMC Macedonia p. 97, 14; SNG ANS 668.
Head of Herakles left, clad in lion's skin head-dress.
 ΦIΛIΠΠΩN, tripod lebes, no symbol.

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.