Tetradrachm - Philippus I ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ƐΞΟΥϹΙΑϹ ΥΠΑΤΟ Δ

€328,362.00
IssuerAntioch on the Orontes
Year248-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBillon
Weight13.1 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness3.6 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Prieur#426, RPC Online VIII#29194, McAlee#941b
Obverse descriptionBust of Philip I left, laureate, cuirassed, wearing balteus.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟϹ ϹƐΒ
(Translation: The emperor caesar Marcus Philippus Julius, august)
Reverse descriptionEagle standing to right, wings outstretched, holding wreath in beak, legend around and below.
Reverse scriptGreek, Latin
Reverse letteringΔΗΜΑΡΧ ƐΞΟΥϹΙΑϹ ΠΑ ΤΟ Δ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΙΑ S C
(Translation: Invested with the Tribunician Power, Consul for the fourth time Antioch By decree of the senate)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (248-249)  - -
Catalog ID1577213860
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