Octassaria - Philippus II Antioch

Reverse

Bust of the Tyche of Antioch, tourelé, veiled, draped on the right, surmounted by a ram leaping to the right, turning its head to the left; in the exergue, a star.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩΝ
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Comment

This type is attributed to Philip II and not Philip I the Arab, as in some works.
Often, on the reverse of bronzes, we find a representation of the Tyche of Antioch, either full-length with the Orontes swimming at her feet, or a bust alone.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Ce type est bien attribué à Philippe II et non Philippe Ier l’Arabe comme dans certains ouvrages
Souvent, au revers des bronzes, nous trouvons une représentation de la Tyché d’Antioche, soit en pied avec l’Oronte nageant à ses pieds, soit un buste seul.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Philippus II, who was a Roman emperor and the son of Marcus Aurelius. Despite being made of bronze, this coin was still considered a standard circulation coin during its time. Additionally, the coin's design includes an inscription that reads "ANTIOCHIA", indicating its place of origin.