Æ38 - Philip I ΕΠΙ ΦΛ ΑΙΛ ΠΡΕΙϹΚΟΥ ΑΡΧ ΠΡΩΤΟ Β ΔΑΛΔΙΑΝΩΝ
| Bronze | 26.01 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Daldis (Conventus of Sardis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.01 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#412151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hades in galloping quadriga driven by Eros, right, carrying struggling Persephone.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΠΙ ΦΛ ΑΙΛ ΠΡΕΙϹΚΟΥ ΑΡΧ ΠΡΩΤΟ Β ΔΑΛΔΙΑΝΩΝ
Unabridged legend: ἐπὶ Φλ(αυίου) Αἰλ(ίου) Πρείσκου ἄρχ(οντος) πρώ(του) τὸ βʹ Δαλδιανῶν
Translation: under Flavius Aelius Priscus, first archon for the second time, of the Daldians
Comment
Magistrate of Flavius Aelius Priscus (archiereus, first of the City for the second time).
Hades fell in love with Persephone, the daughter of Demeter, and asked Zeus for permission to marry her. Zeus feared to offend his eldest brother by outright refusal, but knew also that Demeter would not forgive him if Persephone were committed to the underworld. In a political move, Zeus decided that stated he could neither give nor withhold his consent. This emboldened Hades to abduct Persephone as she was picking flowers in a meadow and carry her away to the underworld.
Interesting fact
The coin , Æ38 - Philip I (ΕΠΙ ΦΛ ΑΙΛ ΠΡΕΙϹΚΟΥ ΑΡΧ ΠΡΩΤΟ Β ΔΑΛΔΙΑΝΩΝ) (244-249) from Daldis (Conventus of Sardis) made of Bronze weighing 26.01 g, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is considered a significant artifact from the Roman Empire, and its value lies not only in its monetary worth but also in its historical and cultural significance.