Macedonian Kingdom. Perseus. 179-168 BC. Tetradrachm, 15.40g (12h). , c. 171-168 BC. Obv: Diademed head of king right. Rx: ΒΑΣΙ-ΛΕΩΣ ΠΕΡ-ΣΕΩΣ Eagle with raised wings standing right on thunderbolt, Φ between legs, K above, monogram in left field, all within oak wreath; below, plow right. A. Mamroth, ZfN 38 (1928), p. 25, 21. SNG Copenhagen 1269. Some minor wear on beard. Pleasantly toned. Virtually EF
This series financed Perseus' war against the Romans, which ended when Aemilius Paullus defeated him at Pydna in 168 BC