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Tetradrachm - Philip II
249 year| Silver (debased) | 12 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip II (Marcus Iulius Severus Philippus) (247-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 249 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver (debased) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#357317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle standing, facing left, spreading wings, holding wreath in beak.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΔHMAΡX ЄΞOVCIAC ΥΠA TO Δ
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΙΑ
S C
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Antioch on the Orontes, which was issued during the reign of Philip II (249), features a unique blend of Greek and Roman influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of the king, while the reverse side features an image of the goddess Tyche, who was revered as the patron deity of the city of Antioch. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region, which was once a Greek city but had been absorbed into the Roman Empire by the time the coin was minted.
