KINGS of MACEDON, Perseus. 179-168 BC. AR tetradrachm (15,04 g). Reduced Attic standard. Pella or Amphipolis mint: Au-, mintmaster. Struck circa 173-171 BC. Diademed head of Perseus right / ΒΑΣΙ−ΛΕΩΣ / ΠΕΡ−ΣΕΩΣ, Eagle standing right on thunderbolt; ΘE monogram above, AY monogram (mintmaster) to right, AN monogram below; all within oak wreath; plow in exergue. Well centered and with well preserved surfaces. Beautiful iridescent cabinet toning. Almost as struck.