Kings of Macedon, Philip III Arrhidaios, Struck under Asandros, in the name and types of Alexander III, Miletos Mint, AE Circa 323-319 BC

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Kings of Macedon, Philip III Arrhidaios, Struck under Asandros, in the name and types of Alexander III, Miletos Mint, Struck under Asandros, AE (bronze, 6.04g, 17.8mm), Circa 323-319 BC
Obv:Ā  Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin
Rev: Bow-in-bowcase and club; grain ear below
Ref: Price 2102; SNG Copenhagen 1054 Rarity/Choice: Common, VF (thick encrustation; otherwise, nice earthen highlights on dark patina)
Note: This coin, was struck in the name and type of Alexander III, but during the reign of Philip III Arrhidaios. It was minted in Miletos, a city in Asia Minor, under the authority of a local magistrate named Asandros, and it dates to approximately 323-319 BC. It is worth noting Philip III, also known as Philip Arrhidaios, became king of Macedon after the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC. He was mentally and physically disabled, and his reign was largely controlled by his regents and generals. (Alexander the Great, born in Pella, Macedonia, was a renowned ancient Macedonian king and military conqueror, the son of King Philip II and Queen Olympias. He received a robust military upbringing and education from his father and the philosopher Aristotle. At the age of 20, after Philip’s assassination in 336 BC, Alexander ascended to the throne. His most notable accomplishment was his expansive conquest, which established one of history’s largest empires. Leading his armies through Asia, he traversed Persia, Egypt, and India, defeating formidable empires along the way. Through a blend of military prowess, strategic acumen, and diplomatic skills, he unified his diverse empire. His swiftness and adaptability in battle earned him the renowned title “Alexander the Great.”)