Phillip II eroding away…….

One of my early acquisitions. Not sure If I will disappear before Phillip II.
Kinda neat coin though. Just something to post. I’m bored.

 

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Philip II of Macedon
AE 6.30 gm; 18.6 mm
Obv: Diademed head of Apollo, r.
Rev: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ, youth on horseback r.; thunderbolt below
Refs: Bellinger 43; SNG ANS 880 ff.

 

I love this type - they are often very attractive and often very cheap. Here's some of mine (that top one might be an imitation):

 

I believe Philip III minted similar-looking bronzes. Is there a reliable way of telling them apart?

 

Also one of my early acquisitions, before deciding to collect ancient coins in an organized way.
No clue about distinguishing Philip II/III coins.