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diadem
Sign in to savethumb|upright=1.5|Coin of Antiochus III the Great of the [[Seleucid Empire, shown wearing a diadem, which was a type of headband tied around the head. Greek inscription reads ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ, "of King Antiochus".]] thumb|Gold and silver diadem of Philip II of Macedon|Philip II of Macedonia. This is one type of diadem used by Macedonian and Hellenistic rulers. A diadem is a crown, specifically an ornamental headband worn by monarchs and others as a badge of royalty.
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thumb|upright=1.5|Coin of Antiochus III the Great of the [[Seleucid Empire, shown wearing a diadem, which was a type of headband tied around the head. Greek inscription reads ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ, "of King Antiochus".]] thumb|Gold and silver diadem of Philip II of Macedon|Philip II of Macedonia. This is one type of diadem used by Macedonian and Hellenistic rulers. A diadem is a crown, specifically an ornamental headband worn by monarchs and others as a badge of royalty.
==Overview==
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