Philip II of Macedon AE19-Apollo/ youth on horseback-359–336 BC

• Ruler: Philip II of Macedon (Father of Alexander the Great)

• Reign: 359–336 BC (This coin was likely struck during his lifetime or shortly after his death).

• Denomination: AE Unit (Bronze)

• Weight: 4.76 grams

• Diameter: 19 mm

• Mint: Likely Pella or Amphipolis (the primary Macedonian mints).

Physical Description

• Obverse (Front): Head of Apollo facing right. He is depicted as a young man with short, curly hair held by a taenia (a thin headband).

• Reverse (Back): A naked youth on horseback prancing or galloping to the right.

• Legend: Above the horse, the Greek inscription ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ (PHILIPPOU) is visible, meaning "of Philip."

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