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Octassarion - Philippus I ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩN; Antioch
| Bronze | 15.6 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria Coele) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 247-249 |
| Value | Octassarion (0.8) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.6 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#295214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Veiled, turreted and draped bust of Tyche, right; above, ram leaping right, head left; below, star
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΝΤΙΟΧEΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩ(Ν)
Δ E
S C
Translation: "Metropolis Antioch Colony".
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 Syria and was the first emperor to be born outside of Italy, which makes this coin a unique representation of the diverse cultural influences of the Roman Empire during that time.
