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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ryro, post: 6229160, member: 91461&quot;]Went all in on a coin type I&#039;ve desired for years now.</p><p>Having gone through all examples in AC search, all sales on CNG, wilwinds etc. I do not believe there is a more desirable example of this coin type than my fantastic new RR<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie33" alt=":cigar:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />. If you have one or can find one I&#039;d LOVE to see it.</p><p>The coin tells the tale of the last gasp of life from one of the most dominant peoples in history, until Rome came and &quot;ate the whole thing&quot;.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1246299[/ATTACH]</p><p>(Note the &quot;tip of the hat&quot; to the Greek monogram in the wonderful ROMA monogram behind Philly five&#039;s head)</p><p>L. MARCIUS PHILIPPUS. Denarius (112 or 113 BC). Rome.</p><p>Obv: Head of Philip V of Macedon right, wearing diademed royal Macedonian helmet with goat horns; Roma monogram to upper left, Φ to lower right.</p><p>Rev: L PHILIPPVS .</p><p>Equestrian statue right; mark of value in exergue. Crawford 293/1. VF 3.99 g. 19 mm.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Ex Numismatik Naumann</p><p>Purchased Jan/2021</p><p><br /></p><p>The obverse shows a Roman depiction of the last truly great Macedonian King, Philip V...wearing a comically small pair of ram&#039;s horns<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie46" alt=":facepalm:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1246310[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Philip V was known as dynamic, energetic, both physically and mentally, as well was known for being extremely handsome. How could I not relate to such a kindred spirit?<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie6" alt=":cool:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>You may debate that his son Perseus had a pair, but stood no chance.</p><p>This is what the type of helmet, Rome during the republic is satirizing, actually looked like:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1246303[/ATTACH]</p><p>Tryphon, Diodotus</p><p>Antioch, 141 BCE, AE 18mm, 4.7g</p><p>Obvs: Head of Tryphon right diademed.</p><p>Revs: BAΣΙΛEΩΣ TPYФΩNOΣ AYTOKPATOPOΣ, Spiked Macedonian helmet. Grain to left</p><p>Order # G 139</p><p>SC 2034.2b Ex:Savoca</p><p><br /></p><p>But Rome was always proud of getting to conquer Macedon, despite having supposedly, &quot;never fought an unprovoked war. &quot;</p><p>They would boast that they would have beaten Alexander if he turned west instead of east.</p><p>I just don&#039;t see it. A bunch of part time warrior farmers beating a more perfect killing machine than the world had ever seen to that point, in Philip II&#039;s innovations in war fare.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1246317[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>With all of Philip II&#039;s grizzled generals and veteran soldiers<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie58" alt=":jimlad:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />. Alexander couldn&#039;t lose and Rome=<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie40" alt=":dead:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1246316[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Here the scoundrels are running over the greatest shield type of all time<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie9" alt=":eek:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1246304[/ATTACH]</p><p>T. Quinctius Flamininus, 126 BCE, AR denarius. Rome, 3.91g, 18mm.</p><p>Obv: Helmeted bust of Roma right; flamen&#039;s cap behind; XVI ligate below chin</p><p>Rev: The Dioscuri riding right, each holding a couched lance, stars above; Macedonian shield between T-Q below; ROMA in exergue.</p><p>Crawford 267/1</p><p>The key feature of the type – the Macedonian shield on the reverse – is very clear on this example.</p><p>Issued by a descendant of the more famous Flamininus, a philhellene who prosecuted the second Macedonian War against Philip V and proclaimed freedom for Greece.</p><p>Ex: AMCC 2 consigned by Caesar_Augustus</p><p><br /></p><p>Philip had some lovely coins of his own:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1246343[/ATTACH]</p><p>Philip V, 221-179 BC. Hemiobol (Bronze, 17 mm, 5.01 g, 12 h), circa 186-183/2 BC. Macedonian shield with whorl/six crescents in boss. Rev. BA ΦI (I curiously missing, possible VERY unique type) around club. Mamroth, Bronzemünzen 16. SNG Kikpe 450. SNG München 1169-71. Well centered, pleasant green patina. Very fine. Ex: Savoca</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1246348[/ATTACH]</p><p>Philip V</p><p>Bottiaiai (Spartolos) AR Pentobol. Circa 185-168 BC. Macedonian shield / Prow of galley right, on which BOTTEATΩN, ΘΕ below. BMC Macedonia p. 64, 3; SNG Evelpidis 1207. 1.32g, 12.73mm.</p><p>Good Very Fine.</p><p>This type was struck by Philip V of Macedon on behalf of the Bottiaeans. BMC Macedonia 3 type</p><p>A nice example but crystalized and broken</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1246354[/ATTACH]</p><p>Philip V and Perseus. Ca. 221-168 B.C.E</p><p>Macedonian Kingdom. AE unit (17.1 mm, 6.07 g, 12 h). Uncertain Macedonian mint. Macedonian shield, star with spiral in center boss / M-K, ΔONΩN, Macedonian helmet with cheek guards, BA monogram below. SNG Alpha Bank -; SNG Cop -; McClean 3666. VF. Rare.</p><p><br /></p><p>Oh, and he had non shield coins as well. But who collects those<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1246355[/ATTACH]</p><p>Philip V</p><p>Æ Unit. Circa 211-197 BCE Head of Zeus r., wearing wreath of oak leaves / Athena standing r., holding spear and shield; in r. field, thunderbolt. Mamroth, Bronzemünzen 11a; SNG Alpha Bank 1075. 3.46g, 16mm, 4h. Good Very Fine, chocolate brown patina.</p><p><br /></p><p>Whoops! It&#039;s Macedonian and has a shield as well<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie85" alt=":smuggrin:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I would love to see your Philip V coins,&nbsp; Roman Republic coins, coins of yours that you believe are best examples you&#039;ve seen, shield coins ALWAYS WELCOME, thoughts are appreciated more when accompanied by coins and anything else that brings enlightenment<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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