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Macedonian Kingdom

Thracian Kingdom

The turbulent history of the Macedonian kingdom took a new turn, when in 359 bc the dynamic Philip II acceded to the throne. He greatly expanded the Macedonian realm, seizing control of mainland Greece, before his assassination in 336 bc.

Alexander III, the Great, succeeded Philip and conquered the Persian Empire. After his death in 323 the Macedonian Empire broke up into several Hellenistic kingdoms, one of which was Macedon.

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Philip II

 Over the next century and a half the fortunes of the Macedonian kingdom varied, starting with the military exploits of Demetrios Poliorketes and ending with the defeat of Philip V at the hands of the Romans.

When Philip's son Perseus later tried to regain full independence from Rome, he was defeated (168 bc), and the Macedonian monarchy came to an end. 

 
   

G6731* 2631 Macedon, Alexander III: AR 16 Drachm
$295.00
Obv. -- Hd. of young Herakles r. in lionskin
Rev. Zeus seated l. hldg. eagle & sceptre
4.26 g
Sear 6730v: Price 2121. Miletos. nice EF

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G6754 3436 Macedon, Kassander: AE 20
$100.00
Obv. -- Hd. of young Herakles r. in lionskin
Rev. Youth riding prancing horse r.
Sear 6754: Price Price pl. XII, 65. good VF

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