Æ26 - Philipp II as Caesar ΜΕCΑΜΒΡΙΑΝΩΝ

€307,215.00
IssuerMesambria
Year244-247
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight11.7 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#23, Varb#4290, SNG Copenhagen#668, Moush`12#4039, RPC Online VIII#48382
Obverse descriptionConfronted bare head of Philip II to right, and bust of Sarapis to left, wearing modius, draped.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΜΑΡ ΙΟΥΛΙΟC ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC ΚΑΙCΑΡ
(Translation: ΜΑΡ(-κους) ΙΟΥΛΙΟC ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC ΚΑΙCΑΡ `Marcus Julius Philippus Caesar`.)
Reverse descriptionHomonoia standing to left, wearing modius on head, holding patera with extended right hand and cornucopia with left hand.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΜΕCΑΜΒΡΙΑΝΩΝ
(Translation: [of] Mesembria.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-247)  - -
Catalog ID8016755920
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