Æ31 - Philip I COL TYRO METR, 𐤐𐤂𐤌𐤋𐤉𐤅𐤍

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight15.39 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VIII#6489
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 descriptionPygmalion standing right, head left, chlamys over right arm, holding spear and bridle attached to four stags, right; at right, murex shell
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL TYRO METR, 𐤐𐤂𐤌𐤋𐤉𐤅𐤍
(Translation: at the colony Tyre, metropolis; Pygmalion)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID3240100930
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