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Æ30 - Philip II Samosata
| Bronze | 15.83 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Samosata (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip II (Marcus Iulius Severus Philippus) (247-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 247-249 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.83 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#344467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tyche seated left, Pegas below
Lettering: CAMOCATEΩN
Edge
Plain
Comment
BMC Galatia 56Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ30 - Philip II (Samosata) (247-249) from Samosata (Syria), is a rare example of a coin that was issued by a Roman emperor during a time of great turmoil and change in the empire. Philip II, also known as Philip the Arab, was a Roman emperor who ruled from 244 to 249 AD and was known for his attempts to restore peace and stability to the empire after a period of civil wars and external threats. The fact that this coin was made of bronze and weighs 15.83 grams suggests that it was a widely circulating coin that was used in everyday transactions, and its design and inscriptions would have been familiar to people living in the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire during that time.
