Greek, Macedon helmet swivel ring, Classical Greek, Macedon, reign of Perdikkas II, circa 451 - 413 BC

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Macedon helmet swivel ring, Classical Greek, Macedon, reign of Perdikkas II, circa 451 - 413 BC

Silver, gold

Length of bezel: 1.5 cm
Ring size UK: T 1/2 (approx.)

£ 3,800.00

Greek, Macedon helmet swivel ring, Classical Greek, Macedon, reign of Perdikkas II, circa 451 - 413 BC

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An ancient silver tetrobol of Perdikkas II, Macedon, set in a modern 18 ct gold swivel ring. The obverse of the coin depicts a Greek crested helmet set within a...

Provenance

Kallos Gallery London, acquired from CNG, 4 August 2021

Literature

Perdikkas II was king of Macedonia from 453-413 BC. By astute diplomacy Perdikkas survived rebellions in Upper Macedonia, invasion by Sitalces, and intervention by Athens and Sparta, and succeeded in uniting Macedonia and diminishing the Athenian control of his coast.

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