Eighteenth king of Macedonia, Philip II, is credited with restoring the internal peace of Macedonia and using his military prowess and diplomatic genius to gain dominion over all of Greece. The uniting of Greece under Philip II set the scene for his son Alexander the Great to lead its expansion until ‘there were no more worlds to conquer’.

In Ancient Greece, the tetradrachm was an incredibly popular silver coin with a value of four drachmae. Over time, the tetradrachm became a well-known and commonly used coin that spread well beyond the confines of the Greek world. The tetradrachm was a popular way for various states and rulers to advertise themselves or transmit political messages.