Description: This is a genuine Ancient Greek coin from Circa 359-336 BC set into solid 14K gold pendant bezel. It comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, polishing cloth, velvet pouch and gift box. PHILIP II, FATHER OF ALEXANDER III, THE GREAT Obverse: Head of ZeusReverse: Naked youth on horse prancing right. The accession of Philip II to the Macedonian throne in B. C. 359 marked the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the Greek World. Having made himself master of Greece, by a mixture of military skill and diplomacy, he was free to pursue his greatest ambition - the conquest of the Persian Empire. But the assassin's sword prevented Philip from realizing his dream (B. C, 336) and the invasion of Asia was undertaken instead by his son Alexander, know to posterity as 'the Great'. The total destruction of the two hundred year old Persian Empire and its ultimate replacement by a number of independent Greek kingdoms represented the final triumph of autocracy over democracy in the Greek World. The city-states were now subject to an omnipotent regal authority, which curtailed their individual freedoms including the issue of autonomous coinage. It is true that many of the city-states regained some of their lost liberty in the 2nd Century B. c., with the weakening and gradual disintegration of the great Hellenistic Kingdoms. But it was merely a brief respite, for the power of the Greek kings was being replaced by an even mightier authority - that of Rome - which was destined to dominate the entire Mediterranean world for the following half millennium.The Olympians are a group of 12 Greek gods who ruled over heaven and earth after the overthrow of the Titans. All related in some way, Olympians were named after their dwelling place, Mount Olympus. Zeus became the supreme ruler of the gods and shared his powers, not only with his brothers and sisters, but with six of his children and the goddess of love as well. Zeus is god of the sky, rain and thunder. His weapon is a thunderbolt which he hurls at those who displease him. Zeus is also known to punish those that lie or break oaths.
Price: 2989 USD
Location: Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Year: 359-336 BC
Era: Ancient
Certification: Registration No. 19266-PH
