Æ26 - Philippus I COL LAOD METROPOLEOS Δ Є

€2.00
IssuerLaodicea ad Mare
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight9.50 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online VIII#8011, BMC RE#111
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I, right, seen from rear.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringAVTOK K M IOVΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CEB
(Translation: Emperor Cesar Marcus Julius Philippus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionEagle standing right, head left, spreading wings, within two columned shrine with domed roof.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOL LAOD METROPOLEOS Δ Є
(Translation: Roman Colony Laodicea at Sea, Host City)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - Δ Ε -
Catalog ID8112654780
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