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Hexassarion - Philip I ΑΔΡΙΑΝΩΝ ΔΙΟΚΑΙϹΑΡΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΕΝΝΑΤΩN; Diocaesarea
| Bronze | 20.29 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Diocaesarea (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Hexassarion (0.6) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20.29 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#403368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Tyche of Diocaesarea seated right, on cubic chair, holding ears of corn and resting foot on swimming river god, facing the Tyche of Olba standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΔΡΙ(Α)(ΝΩΝ) ΔΙΟΚΑΙϹΑΡΕΩΝ Μ(Η)(Τ)(Ρ)(Ο)
ΚΕΝ(Ν)ΑΤΩ(Ν)
Interesting fact
The Hexassarion coin , which features Philip I (ΑΔΡΙΑΝΩΝ ΔΙΟΚΑΙϹΑΡΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΕΝΝΑΤΩN; Diocaesarea) from Diocaesarea (Cilicia), is a rare example of a coin that was issued during the Roman Empire's "Barbarous Radiates" period, which lasted from the late 3rd century AD to the early 5th century AD. During this time, the Roman Empire was facing significant economic and political challenges, and the production of coins was often decentralized and carried out by local authorities, leading to a wide variety of designs and materials being used. The Hexassarion coin , made of bronze and weighing 20.29g, is a unique example of this period's coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.