Æ28 - Philip I COL TYRO METRO

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight20.13 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VIII#6503
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I, right, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG
(Translation: Emperor Marcus Julius Philip, Pious, Fortunate, Augustus)
Reverse descriptionThe Cendevian Marshes standing facing, head left, pouring sand over basin (for making glass), holding long reed; at feet, river god Belus swimming left; in upper left field, murex shell
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL TYRO METRO
(Translation: at the colony Tyre, metropolis)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID2463014350
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