Æ30 - Philip I COL TYRO ME (RO)

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight18.49 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VIII#6495
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG
(Translation: Emperor Marcus Julius Philip, Pious, Fortunate, Augustus)
Reverse descriptionTemple with six columns and arched pediment enclosing Astarte standing facing, placing right on trophy to left and holding sceptre, crowned by Victory on column to right; in exergue, palm tree, altar, and murex shell
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL TYRO MET(RO)
(Translation: at the colony Tyre, metropolis)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID1216714810
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