The Assassination of Philip II of Macedon – Bronze Coin Album
This album features an authentic bronze coin struck during the reign of Philip II of Macedon (359–336 BC), father of Alexander the Great and one of the most pivotal rulers of the ancient Greek world.
Historical Significance:
Philip II transformed Macedonia from a minor kingdom into the dominant power of Greece. Through a combination of brilliant diplomacy, military innovation, and political maneuvering, he unified most of the Greek city-states under Macedonian hegemony, paving the way for his son Alexander’s world-conquering campaigns.
In 336 BC, Philip was assassinated in the theater of Aegae during the celebration of his daughter’s wedding—a dramatic event that instantly elevated his 20-year-old son, Alexander III, to the throne. Philip’s sudden death altered the course of history, setting the stage for the creation of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known.
This bronze coin, struck under Philip’s authority, is a tangible relic from the very era that witnessed the rise of Macedon, the fall of its king, and the dawn of Alexander’s legend.
The Assassination of Philip II of Macedon – Bronze Coin Album
This album features an authentic bronze coin struck during the reign of Philip II of Macedon (359–336 BC), father of Alexander the Great and one of the most pivotal rulers of the ancient Greek world.
Historical Significance:
Philip II transformed Macedonia from a minor kingdom into the dominant power of Greece. Through a combination of brilliant diplomacy, military innovation, and political maneuvering, he unified most of the Greek city-states under Macedonian hegemony, paving the way for his son Alexander’s world-conquering campaigns.
In 336 BC, Philip was assassinated in the theater of Aegae during the celebration of his daughter’s wedding—a dramatic event that instantly elevated his 20-year-old son, Alexander III, to the throne. Philip’s sudden death altered the course of history, setting the stage for the creation of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known.
This bronze coin, struck under Philip’s authority, is a tangible relic from the very era that witnessed the rise of Macedon, the fall of its king, and the dawn of Alexander’s legend.
