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Macedonia
Perseus
179-168 BCE
Perseus was son of Philip V and the last king of Macedonia. He hoped
to reconstitute the Macedonian Empire. Roman general L. Aemilius Paullus
defeated Perseus at Pydna in 168 BCE. Perseus was captured and taken to
Italy. He died in captivity (165 BCE). Macedon was annexed as a Roman
province bringing the kingdom of Macedonia to an end.
Bronze coin of Perseus. 178-168 BCE.
Obverse: Helmeted head of the hero Perseus
Reverse: Eagle standing
on harpa and Nike standing holding wreath and palm.
Diameter: 23 millimeter. Weight: 7.5 grams.
Reference: SNG Alpha Bank 1143.
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