CRUCIFIER COLLECTION

185-168 BC, AE21

PHILIP V, PERSEUS

LAURAL HEAD OF APOLLO,

LYRE W BOW IN RF

VF - Very Fine

RARE VF Macedon Autonomous Coin 187-168 BC Apollo Lyre Bow Monogram AE 21 Heavy 

AUTHENTIC ANCIENT GREEK BRONZE COIN – MACEDONIAN CIVIC REGIONAL ISSUE 

 * Issuer: Kingdom of Macedonia, Regional Autonomous Issue (Time of Philip V & Perseus) 

* Date: Struck circa 187–168 BC (Prior to the fall of the Kingdom) 

* Denomination: AE 21 Unit 

* Weight: 10.8 grams (Exceptional, highly desirable chunky heavy-flan specimen!) 

* Grade: Very Fine (VF) – A choice, high-grade collector's example boasting strong central relief, excellent facial definition on Apollo, clean reverse attributes, and an attractive, stable dark patina. 

 ⭐⭐ RARE "APOLLO & LYRE" HISTORICAL TYPOLOGY NOTE ⭐⭐

 While standard late autonomous bronze coins of Macedon carry common Zeus or military motifs, this specific "Apollo / Lyre and Bow" series is notably rare. Finding these select units in a problem-free, choice Very Fine condition with completely bold, unmistakable field monograms and a full text strike is an exceptional find for advanced Hellenistic collectors. 

 MAGNIFICENT CLASSICAL MUSICAL ICONOGRAPHY: 

* Obverse: Crisp, beautifully styled laureate head of Apollo facing right, showing sharp hair contours and a classical profile. * Reverse: A highly detailed, professional Lyre (Kithara) centrally struck. 

 * Legends & Symbols: Flanked by the clear, split national legend ΜΑΚΕ-ΔΟΝΩΝ (MAKEDONON — "Of the Macedonians"). Hosts a distinct hunting Bow in the left field and a sharp moneyer "AK" control monogram cleanly struck in the right field. 

* References: Moushmov 5829 (Rare); Gaebler Taf. I. 19; SNG Copenhagen series. 

 WHY ADD THIS TO YOUR COLLECTION? This coin was struck during a cinematic and tragic chapter in ancient history—the final years of the Antigonid Dynasty. As King Philip V and his successor Perseus fought desperate, multi-generation campaigns to ward off the relentless expansion of the Roman Republic, coins like this served as nationalistic currency to unite the citizens. At a hefty 10.8 grams, this beautiful piece showcases a proud dedication to Hellenic heritage right before Rome shattered the kingdom at the Battle of Pydna in 168 BC. 

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