NORTHERN OR CENTRAL GREECE, Macedonian military issue. Uncertain. Philip V or Perseus, circa 200-170 BC. Drachm (Silver, 15.5 mm, 2.77 g, 11 h), struck under the magistrate Stasion. Head of Helios facing, turned slightly to the right. Rev. Ρ - Ο /ΣΤΑΣΙΩΝ Rose with tendril to right; in field to left, club over bow. Ashton, Coinage, 297. BMC 182-183. Nicely toned and clear. An interesting imitation of Rhodes struck during the first quarter of the 2nd century BC. Minor scratches, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions.
Coins of Rhodian type like this were struck in Macedonia - and elsewhere - specifically in order to pay mercenaries from Crete (famous for its archers) and the East, who were familiar with Rhodian money.