Tetradrachm - Philippus I Athena seated, Alexandria

€1.00
IssuerAlexandria
Year244-246
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBillon
Weight12 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#1951, BMC Greek#1952, Milne#3500, Milne#3531
Obverse descriptionBust of Philip I to right, laureate, cuirassed, with head of gorgoneion on chestplate.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑ Κ Μ ΙΟΥ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC EΥCEΒ
(Translation: Autokrator Kaisar Marcus Iulius Philippus Eusebes. The emperor caesar Marc Julius Philipp the pious.)
Reverse descriptionAthena seated left, holding Nike in right hand and spear with left hand, a shield against throne, year in fields.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringL A
Edge
MintL
Alexandria, Egypt
MintageND (244)  - LA (year 1) -
ND (245)  - LB (year 2) -
ND (246)  - LΓ (year 3) -
Catalog ID2174207280
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