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Tetradrachm - Perseus Pella or Amphipolis
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
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| Year | 173 BC - 171 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Diademed and bearded head of Perseus facing right, rendered in fine Hellenistic portraiture style. The royal diadem is tied at the nape of the neck, its trailing ends visible behind, while the king's thick, wavy hair frames the face with considerable naturalistic detail. A short, stippled beard and strong facial features convey an assertive, regal presence. Below the truncation, a harpa or similar symbol may be present, consistent with the Perseus coinage iconography. The portrait fills the field confidently, with no encircling legend on the obverse. |
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| Reverse script | Greek |
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| Mintage | ND (173 BC - 171 BC) |
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