Tetradrachm - Philip II as Caesar Eagle, Antioch

€385,316.00
IssuerAntioch on the Orontes
Year245
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBillon
Weight14 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Prieur#346, BMC Greek#546
Obverse descriptionBare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust of Philip II, right, seen from the back.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringMAΡ IOYΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CEB
(Translation: Marcus Iulius Philippus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionEagle standing right on palm branch, head and tail left, wings spread, wreath in its beak. SC below.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΔHMAΡX EΞOYCIAC YΠATO A SC
(Translation: Invested with the Tribunician Power, Consul for the 1st time, by decree of the Senate)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (245)  - -
Catalog ID3863342790
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