Tetradrachm - Philippus I L Δ

€1.00
IssuerAlexandria (Egypt)
Year246-247
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBillon
Weight12.64 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VIII#2880 , BMC Alex#1957 , Dattari#4873 , Milne#3650-3 , Datt-Savio#10334 , Emmett#3482.4 , Köln A3#2727
Obverse descriptionLaureate, Draped and Cuirassed bust of Philip I facing right, seen from rear Legend along the edges of coin around bust.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑ Κ Μ ΙΟΥ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟϹ ΕΥ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Julius Philippus Piοus)
Reverse descriptionElpis advancing left holding flower and raising skirt. Roman Year found on either side of deity.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringL Δ
(Translation: [Coin] of year 4)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (246-247)  - LΔ (Year 4) -
Catalog ID1533512450
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