Æ30 - Philip I COL IVL AVG FEL HEL

€2.00
IssuerHeliopolis (Syria Phoenice)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight14.64 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VIII#6476
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 with four columns enclosing Fortuna standing facing, holding rudder and cornucopia, flanked by two male figures; figure on left holds a torch in upraised right hand, that on right holds a wreath in upraised right hand; in exergue, grain stalk
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL IVL AVG FEL HEL
(Translation: the colony Julia Augusta Felix Heliopolis)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID7817516270
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