Tetradrachm - Philippus II ΔΗΜΑΡΧ EΞΟΥCΙΑC ΥΠΑ ΤΟ Δ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΙΑ S C, No Pellet, Antioch

€274,108.00
IssuerAntioch on the Orontes
Year248-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBillon
Weight11.5 g
Dimensions25.6 mm
Thickness3.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Prieur#473, SNG Copenhagen#269, BMC RE#559, RPC Online VIII#28990
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringAΥTOK K M IOΥΛI φIΛIΠΠOC CEB
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Julius Philippus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionEagle facing open wings, head to left with wreath.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΔΗΜΑΡΧ EΞΟΥCΙΑC ΥΠΑ ΤΟ Δ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΙΑ S C
(Translation: [De march Exovsias (Tribunicia Potestas) UPATO [Consul] 4. Antioch Senatus Consulto [By decree of the senate])
Edge
Mint
MintageND (248-249)  - Antioch, Syria -
Catalog ID8687227130
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