This bronze coin was struck under Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great. The obverse shows the head of Apollo, god of music, prophecy, and reason, his hair bound with a tainia (headband). On the reverse, a youth rides a prancing horse, with the inscription ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ (“of Philip”) and the letter Π below.
The design celebrated Philip’s mastery of the cavalry, which became the decisive force behind Macedon’s rise and later formed the backbone of Alexander’s world-conquering campaigns. Now framed in a hand-crafted sterling silver bezel, the coin is transformed into a wearable relic of classical history.
The History
Philip II (r. 359–336 BC) was one of antiquity’s most brilliant strategists. Through diplomacy and force, he unified the Greek city-states under Macedonian leadership. His emphasis on cavalry warfare was revolutionary, providing the tactical foundation for his son Alexander’s later conquests.
The horseman type emphasized both aristocratic skill and military power, while Apollo reflected refinement, reason, and divine sanction. Together, they projected Philip’s vision of Macedon as both cultured and militarily supreme.
Coin Details
Type: Bronze coin of Philip II
Date: c. 359–336 BC
Origin: Macedon
Obverse: Head of Apollo left, hair bound in tainia
Reverse: Youth on horseback prancing left, ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ above, letter Π below\
Diameter: ~21.5 mm
Weight: ~7.5 g
What’s Included
Authentic bronze coin of Philip II, guaranteed genuine
Custom sterling silver bezel setting
Matching sterling silver chain (16", 18", 20", or 24")
Certificate of authenticity with historical notes
Luxury presentation box
Polishing cloth
Free insured U.S. shipping (international available)
7-day return and exchange policy
The Peregrine Collection
The Peregrine Collection represents the finest of our offerings—rare or historically significant coins, each set in a fully hand-forged 18k gold bezel and paired with a dainty 14k gold chain. Every bezel is shaped, hammered, and polished entirely by hand to follow the natural contours of the ancient coin, ensuring both secure preservation and refined presentation. No two settings are ever alike, making each pendant a singular work of wearable history.
Philip II - Apollo & Rider
Sterling Silver
$650.00
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