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Tetradrachm - Philippus I ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ƐΞΟΥϹΙΑϹ ΥΠΑΤΟ Δ
| Billon | 13.1 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria Coele) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip II (Marcus Iulius Severus Philippus) (247-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 248-249 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 13.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#328362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eagle standing to right, wings outstretched, holding wreath in beak, legend around and below.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ƐΞΟΥϹΙΑϹ ΠΑ ΤΟ Δ
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΙΑ
S C
Unabridged legend:
Δημαρχ Εξουσιας Υπατος Το Δ
Αντιοχια
Senatus Consulto
Translation:
Invested with the Tribunician Power, Consul for the fourth time
Antioch
By decree of the senate
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin of Philippus I (ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ƐΞΟΥϹΙΑϹ ΥΠΑΤΟ Δ) from Antioch on the Orontes (Syria Coele) features an image of the goddess Tyche on the reverse side. Tyche was the patron deity of the city of Antioch, and her image on the coin symbolized the city's prosperity and good fortune.
