Æ25 - Philip I COL IVL DIENSIS, D D

€2.00
IssuerDium (Roman province of Macedonia)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight7.74 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VIII#68598
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringM IVL PEILIPPVS (sic) CAIS
(Translation: Marcus Julius Philippus Caesar)
Reverse descriptionAsclepius standing right, his left arm resting on serpent staff
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL IVL DIENSIS, D D
(Translation: the Julian colony of Dium, by decree of the decurions)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID1032673480
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