The Byzantines were in great peril when Philip, the father of Alexander
the Great, besieged Perinthus. Byzantium having granted some succours
to that city, Philip divided his army, and laid siege to it likewise.
The Byzantines were reduced to the last extremity when Phocion came to
their assistance. The grateful Perinthians and Byzantines decreed a
crown of gold to the people of Athens.