Æ45 - Philip I ΕΠ Π ΑΡ ΖΩΙΛΟΥ ΑΡΧ Α ΤΟ Β ΑΓΚΥΡΑΝΩΝ

€2.00
IssuerAncyra (Conventus of Sardis)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight50.03 g
Dimensions45 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VIII#20193
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟϹ ΑΥΓ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Julius Philippus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionZeus and Hera standing facing each other next to Tyche; Zeus left, holding anchor and sceptre, crowned by Tyche standing behind him, holding cornucopia; at Zeus` feet, eagle; Hera right, holding sceptre and pomegranate (?)
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΕΠ Π ΑΡ ΖΩΙΛΟΥ ΑΡΧ Α ΤΟ Β ΑΓΚΥΡΑΝΩΝ
(Translation: under Publius Arruntius Zoilos, first archon for the second time, of the Ancyraeans)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID6862849880
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