© Pedro Branco (CC BY)
© Pedro Branco (CC BY)
Tetradrachm - Philippus I ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞΟΥCΙΑC ΥΠΑ ΤΟ Γ ANTIOXIA SC; Antioch
249 year| Billon | 12.73 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria Coele) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 249 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 12.73 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#125304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right with wings spread, wreath in beak.
Lettering:
ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞΟΥCΙΑC ΥΠΑ ΤΟ Γ
ANTIOXIA
SC
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin of Philippus I (ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞΟΥCΙΑC ΥΠΑ ΤΟ Γ ANTIOXIA SC; Antioch) (249) from Antioch on the Orontes (Syria Coele) made of Billon weighing 12.73 g features an image of the goddess Tyche on the reverse side. Tyche was the patron goddess of the city of Antioch, and her image on the coin signifies the city's prosperity and good fortune.
