Æ45 - Philip I ΕΠΙ ΑΥΡ ΝΕΙΚΑΝΔΡΟΥ ΑΓΚΥΡΑΝΩΝ ΤΡΥΦ ΥΟΥ ϹΤΕΦΑΝ ΚΑΙ ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕ

€2.00
IssuerAncyra (Conventus of Sardis)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight60.27 g
Dimensions45 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VIII#68321
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 letteringΕΠΙ ΑΥΡ ΝΕΙΚΑΝΔΡΟΥ ΑΓΚΥΡΑΝΩΝ ΤΡΥΦ ΥΟΥ ϹΤΕΦΑΝ ΚΑΙ ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕ
(Translation: under Aurelius Nikandros, of the Ancyreans, son of Tryphon [---], stephanephoros and archiereus)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID2226099870
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