Octassaria - Philippus II ΖEΥΓΜΑΤEΩΝ, Zeugma

Issuer Zeugma
Year 247-249
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Octassarion (0.8)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 16.75 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG Munich 28#436, SNG Copenhagen#33, RPC Online VIII#8195
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II, right, seen from rear.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CEΒ
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Iulius Philippus Augustus)
Reverse description Temple with four columns containing seated figure facing, on rocky hilltop with buildings at the base and steps or colonnades on either side; below, Capricorn left.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΖEΥΓΜΑΤEΩΝ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (247-249) - -
Numisquare ID 1927390950
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