Æ29 - Philip I COL TYRO MET (O)

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight17.48 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VIII#70020
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 descriptionAstarte standing facing, placing right on palm tree to left and holding sceptre, crowned by Victory on column to right; on her side, murex shell; below, four Tychai standing, with altar in between, sacrificing to Astarte: the first is right, looking up with upraised right hand; the second is right, looking up and holding with upraised right hand dish with offerings; the third is left, looking down and pouring libation on altar; the fourth is left, holding with upraised right wreath
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL TYRO METR(O)
(Translation: at the colony Tyre, metropolis)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID1941202930
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