Æ29 - Philip I COL IVL AVG FEL HEL

€2.00
IssuerHeliopolis (Syria Phoenice)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight16.28 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VIII#6472
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M IVL PHILIPPVS PIVS FEL AVG
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Julius Philippus Pious Fortunate Augustus)
Reverse descriptionAerial view of the temple of Mercury situated on a rocky outcrop with a monumental staircase leading up to the precinct; altar and urn within the temenos; caduceus in left field
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL IVL AVG FEL HEL
(Translation: the colony Julia Augusta Felix Heliopolis)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID5035897170
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