© Rui Moreira
© Rui Moreira
Æ30 - Philippus I ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩ; Antioch
| Bronze | 18.8 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria Coele) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 247-249 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.8 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#301393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Turreted, draped, and veiled bust of Tyche right; above, ram leaping right, head left; Δ-Є and S-C across field, star below
Lettering:
ANTIOXEΩN MHTΡO KOΛΩN
Δ-E
S-C
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 inscription 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.
