Æ29 - Philip I I O M H, COL HEL

€2.00
IssuerHeliopolis (Syria Phoenice)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight14.81 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VIII#6461
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟϹ ϹΕΒ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Julius Philip Augustus)
Reverse descriptionTemple of Jupiter Heliopolitanus seen in perspective; ear of corn in front of the temple; altar behind the temple
Reverse script
Reverse letteringI O M H, COL HEL
(Translation: Jupiter of Heliopolis, the best and greatest; the colony of Heliopolis)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID4452789820
Comments