Æ24 - Philip
| Bronze | 8.4 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Prince | Philip the Tetrarch (4 BC - 34 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1-2 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.4 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#90325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bare head of Herod Philip right
Lettering:
ΦΙΛΠΠΟΥ ΤΕΤΡΑΡΧΟΥ
LΕ
Translation:
Of Philip the Tetrarchy
Year 5
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ24 Philip (1-2) from Judea, is a rare and valuable coin that was minted during the reign of Philip the Tetrarch (294-305 AD). It's made of bronze and weighs 8.4 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time. The coin features an image of Philip on one side and a variety of symbols and letters on the other, including the Greek letters "IH" which stand for "Iesous" or Jesus. This coin is considered a significant artifact in the field of numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.
