© Tanner Scott
© Tanner Scott
Æ30 - Philippus I ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩ; Antioch
| Bronze | 14.16 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria Coele) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-247 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.16 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#200746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Veiled, turreted and draped bust of Tyche, right; above, ram leaping right, head left
Lettering:
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩ
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Philippus I, also known as Philip the Arab, who was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 244 to 249 AD. He was born in Syria and was the first Roman Emperor to be born outside of Italy. This coin was minted during his reign and features his image on one side and the goddess Tyche on the other. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the region where it was minted, Antioch on the Orontes, which was an important city in the Roman Empire at the time.
