Æ29 - Philip I COL TYR METR, LEG VI F

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight17.16 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VIII#26725
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 descriptionShe-wolf right suckling twins; behind, inscribed vexillum; in exergue, murex shell
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL TYR METR, LEG VI F
(Translation: at the colony Tyre, metropolis; the Ironclad 6th Legion)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID3992350040
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