Tetradrachm - Aphobetos, son of Philip

€453,404.00
IssuerLaodikeia (Phrygia)
Year88 BC - 67 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyCistophoric drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight12.43 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#5
Obverse descriptionCista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionTwo snakes coiled around a bow case; to left, ΛAO; to right, winged kerykeion; between snakes heads, magistrate name in two lines.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΛAO ΑΦΟΒΗΤΟΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (88 BC - 67 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2567305190
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