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Octassaria - Philippus I Antioch
| Bronze | 14.16 g | 29.3 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria Coele) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| Value | Octassarion (0.8) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.16 g |
| Diameter | 29.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#244513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Turretted, veiled and draped bust of Tyche left, above, ram leaping left with head facing rearward.
Lettering: ANTIOXEΩΝ ΜΗΤPΟ KΟΛΩN / Δ - E / S - C
Interesting fact
The Octassaria coin featuring Philippus I (Antioch) (244-249) from Antioch on the Orontes (Syria Coele) was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Philippus I, also known as Philip the Arab. This series of coins was unique in that it featured the image of the emperor on one side and the image of a god or goddess on the other, in this case, the goddess Tyche. This coin, in particular, is made of bronze and weighs 14.16 grams, which was a standard weight for coins of its denomination during that time period.
