Origin: Israel
Circa: 323 BC to 316 BC
Collection: Greek Coin Pendant
Additional Information: Silver/Diamond/Ruby
This Tetradrachm is Set in an 18 Karat Gold Pendant containing 3 rubies and 30 Genuine Diamonds Philip III was the son of King Philip of Macedon and Philinna of Larissa. Following the death of Alexander the Great, the troops of the Macedonian phalanx found Philip in Babylon and proclaimed him successor to Alexander. Previous to this event, he had not played a role in either his father's or step-brother's reigns. Joint ruler with the infant Alexander IV, he was married to Adea the cousin of Perdiccas, one of Alexander the Great's generals, and a member of the elite Bodyguard. In 317 Philip and his wife rebelled against the authority of the regent Polyperchon and were defeated. It is believed the Macedonian ruler Cassandra had their remains interred in the famous Tomb II at Vergina. The type on this tetradrachm follows that of Alexander the Great, with the god Hercules on the obverse wearing his famous lion skin. On the reverse is the seated Zeus holding a scepter in his felt hand, and balancing an eagle on his right. The legend is below and at right of the deity. The glittering rubies and diamonds framing the lovely silver coin reminds us of a glorious past of vast empires and unimaginable riches. - (FJ.6455)

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