What a portrait !

Hello Guys !
Here a new one in my hands

Macedonia, Philip II (382-336), Tetradrachm, Pella mint circa 342-336 BC.
Obverse : Zeus laureate head right.
Reverse : ΦIΛIΠ-ΠOY, youth on horseback right, crowning horse with palm; horizontal thunderbolt below, N in exergue.
14,36 gramms - 24mm.
Stunning patina !
LeRider 233.

What do you think ?

Regards from France

 

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That's a stunning Philip Tet! The crystallization and rainbow colors make it unique.

 

Thanks @Bing Yes I think it's a special one.

 

Gorgeous Tet @Thierry Pruvost ! I agree with @Bing , the crystallization really sets off the coin, creating a very unique character.

I am a big fan of Philip II. His reign took a failed Kingdom to become a World Power. It was well financed, well trained military, revolutionary organization of Infantry as well as Cavalry, and a national style government. He was cut down before he could implement his master plan of conquering Persia. He paved the way for his young son to go on to execute Philip's Plans and resources, and become famous in his father's stead. I have several of his bronzes and silvers as well as my Tet:


Makedon Philip II Tet Pella LIFETIME 353-349 Zeus Horse star spearhd Le Rider 102

 

It is gorgeous! Not everyone likes that crystalized or reticulated surface appearance but I find it mesmerizing .

Here's a similarly toned and crazed tet:


KINGS OF MACEDON, Philip II. 356-336 BCE
AR tetradrachm. 24mm, 14.20 gm, 12h
Pella, 342-336 BCE
Obv: Laureate head of Zeus right
Rev: ΦIΛIΠ-ΠOY, youth, holding palm and reins, on horseback right, thunderbolt below, N in exergue
Ref: Le Rider 222-306. SNG ANS 385-95
ex Colosseo Collection

 

Simplement fantastique! Très belle!!
Of course, your tets are also amazing, @TIF and @Alegandron !

 

O wow!

 

Great coin @Thierry Pruvost ! Also love your coins @TIF and @Alegandron ! Good stuff!

 

The cracked(?) metal makes it look like Philip has some wrinkles! Love the toning too!

Aussi d'où venez-vous en France? J'étais né à Offemont dans le nord-est de la France.

 

Great tet Thierry! And the toning on yours @TIF - marvellous!

I’ve got one with a nice craquelé metal as well. Amphipolis mint.

 

Stunning new addition @Thierry Pruvost ! Also love the other ones posted.

 

Stunning!

 

Crystallization greatly highlighted !
And this tet i very close to my most lovely coin !

 

That is one SEXY coin! That toning and crazy surface are awesome. Actually, all the coins on this thread are HOT!

 

Awesome!

 

Thanks to all of you Your Tets are amazing too ! It's an great theme for a collection.

@toned_morgan J'habite dans le Nord de la France à Hénin-beaumont