359-336 BC Kingdom of Macedon Philip II Silver Tetradrachm NGC Very Fine 5x2

Philip II of Macedon ranks among the most consequential rulers of the ancient world, the architect of the military machine his son Alexander the Great would use to reshape civilization. This Silver Tetradrachm, an early posthumous issue struck in his name after 336 BC, represents one of the most historically significant coin types of the Greek world. Philip's tetradrachms were so widely circulated and trusted that they became a monetary standard across the Balkans and beyond for generations after his death.

The obverse presents a laureate head of Zeus in right-facing profile, rendered with bold, flowing hair and beard that convey both divine authority and the skilled hand of the Macedonian die engravers. The strike quality is notably sharp at 5/5, bringing forward the wreath detail and facial structure with strong relief. The reverse depicts a Macedonian horseman riding right, holding a palm branch, with the legend PHILIPPOU rendered in Greek characters around the field - a design that evokes the renowned Macedonian cavalry that dominated ancient battlefields.

NGC grades this coin Very Fine with a Strike of 5/5 and Surface of 2/5, reflecting the exceptional die work against surfaces that show brushing and edge chips noted on the holder, consistent with an ancient coin of this age and circulation history. The coin also bears a test cut, a period practice used to verify silver content, which confirms its authenticity and genuine ancient use. For those drawn to the coins of the Macedonian kingdom and the era that produced Alexander the Great, this early posthumous tetradrachm offers a direct connection to one of antiquity's defining dynasties. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.

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