Æ32 - Philip I (ϹΕΒ ΛΑΡΑΝΔΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟ) (244-249) front Æ32 - Philip I (ϹΕΒ ΛΑΡΑΝΔΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟ) (244-249) back
Æ32 - Philip I (ϹΕΒ ΛΑΡΑΝΔΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟ) (244-249) photo
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Æ32 - Philip I ϹΕΒ ΛΑΡΑΝΔΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟ

 
Bronze 14.82 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Laranda (Cilicia)
Emperor
Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
244-249
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
14.82 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#417719
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Heracles standing facing, head right, resting on club, holding lion skin.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ϹΕΒ ΛΑΡΑΝΔΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟ

Interesting fact

The coin , a Standard circulation coin Æ32 - Philip I (ϹΕΒ ΛΑΡΑΝΔΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟ) (244-249) from Laranda (Cilicia) made of Bronze weighing 14.82 g, is a rare example of a coin that was issued during the reign of Philip I, who was the first Roman Emperor to be born in the Eastern Roman Empire. This coin is significant because it highlights the cultural and economic exchange between the Eastern and Western Roman Empire during this time period. The coin's design, which features the image of Philip I on one side and the goddess Tyche on the other, is also notable for its artistic and historical value.