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Very Pitted Shield Coin

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This was a prized coin of mine because of the age of it. But just how old is the question. Bow over helmet was common Right now I figure it to be anywhere from 320 BC to 100 BC. Any help narrowing that down if possible would be appreciated.

about 15 mm, 3.2 g
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It looks similar to a Macedonian shield/helmet half unit, possibly Philip III. (323-317 BC)

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Thank you. That is definitely a possibility. What do you think of this one for a match?
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It would be nigh on impossible to identify the coin exactly from the images. There may be details that can be seen "in hand" that don't show on the photographs, but there are many varieties of this type of coin. Diameter and weight can help, though a definite attribution may not be possible.
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It's about 15 mm and weighs 3.2 grams. I lean towards Demetrios Poliorkertes mostly from the shape of the plume from the helmet but that is only a guess.
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