Æ30 - Philip I COL TYRO METR, ΑΚΤΙΑ, ERACL (sic)

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight14.51 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VIII#26721
Obverse descriptionLaureate 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 descriptionTable surmounted with two agonistic crowns all flanked by two palm branches; murex shell below table
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL TYRO METR, ΑΚΤΙΑ, ERACL (sic)
(Translation: at the colony Tyre, metropolis; the Heraclean Actian Games)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID5184398520
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