Octassarion - Philippus I ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩN, Antioch

€295,214.00
IssuerAntioch on the Orontes
Year247-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueOctassarion (0.8)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight15.6 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online VIII#7494
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I, right, seen from rear
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CEΒ
(Translation: (Αυτοκράτωρ Καίσαρ Μάρκου Ιουλιος Φιλίππος Σεβαστός) `Emperor Caesar Marcus Julius Philippus, Venerable`.)
Reverse descriptionVeiled, turreted and draped bust of Tyche, right; above, ram leaping right, head left; below, star
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑΝΤΙΟΧEΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩ(Ν) Δ E S C
(Translation: `Metropolis Antioch Colony`.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (247-249)  - Antioch, Syria -
Catalog ID6363946820
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