Tetradrachm - Philip II

€357,317.00
IssuerAntioch on the Orontes
Year249
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver (debased)
Weight12 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online VIII#29198, Prieur#492, McAlee#1064c
Obverse descriptionBust of Emperor Philip II, laureate, draped, and cuirassed facing right., seen from rear. Three pellets below.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringAYTOK K M IOVΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CЄB
(Translation: Supreme commander (Autocrator) Caesar Marcus Iulius Philip the venerable (Sebastos).)
Reverse descriptionEagle standing, facing left, spreading wings, holding wreath in beak.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΔHMAΡX ЄΞOVCIAC ΥΠA TO Δ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΙΑ S C
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (249)  - -
Catalog ID7923923200
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