Tetradrachm - Philip I Philadelphos Antioch

Issuer Seleucid Empire
Year 88 BC - 75 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 15.5 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 9#1319, HGC 9#1320
Obverse description Diademed head of Philip I right within stemma
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Zeus Nikephoros seated on high-backed throne left, bare chested, holding Nike with his right hand and a scepter with his left hand, all within wreath. Monogram sometimes present left of throne. Mint letter sometimes present below throne.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΦIΛIΠΠOY ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY EΠIΦANOYΣ
(Translation: Glorious king Philip, friend of his brother)
Edge Rough
Mint
Mintage ND (88 BC - 75 BC) - Unknown or missing mint letter -
ND (88 BC - 75 BC) N - Antioch (SC 2/2464) -
ND (88 BC - 75 BC) Σ - Antioch (SC 2463.3j) -
Numisquare ID 4561949000
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