5 Assaria - Philippus I (ΜΗΤΡΟΠ ΠΟΝΤΟΥ ΤΟΜΕΩC; Tomis) (244-249) front 5 Assaria - Philippus I (ΜΗΤΡΟΠ ΠΟΝΤΟΥ ΤΟΜΕΩC; Tomis) (244-249) back
5 Assaria - Philippus I (ΜΗΤΡΟΠ ΠΟΝΤΟΥ ΤΟΜΕΩC; Tomis) (244-249) photo
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5 Assaria - Philippus I ΜΗΤΡΟΠ ΠΟΝΤΟΥ ΤΟΜΕΩC; Tomis

 
Bronze 12.1 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Tomis (Moesia Inferior)
Emperor
Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249)
Empress
Otacilia Severa (Marcia Otacilia Severa) (244-249)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
244-249
Value
5 Assaria
Composition
Bronze
Weight
12.1 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
3.3 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#60622
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Tyche standing left holding rudder & cornucopiae.

Lettering: ΜΗΤΡΟΠ ΠΟΝΤΟΥ ΤΟΜΕΩC

Edge

Plain

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 present-day Bulgaria and was known for his military campaigns against the Persians and his efforts to restore peace and stability to the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during his reign and features his image on one side and the goddess Roma on the other.