© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Tetradrachm - Philippus II ΔΗΜΑΡΧ EΞΟΥCΙΑC ΥΠΑ ΤΟ Γ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΙΑ S C
247 year| Billon | 10.4 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria Coele) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip II (Marcus Iulius Severus Philippus) (247-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 247 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 10.4 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#297103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left, spreading wings, holding wreath in beak.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΔΗΜΑΡΧ EΞΟΥCΙΑC ΥΠΑ ΤΟ Γ
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΙΑ
S C
Translation:
[De march Exovsias (Tribunicia Potestas) UPATO [Consul] 3.
Antioch
Senatus Consulto [By decree of the senate]
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Philippus II, who was a Roman emperor from 244 to 249 AD. Despite being a Roman emperor, Philippus II was born in Syria, which is where this coin was minted. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that was minted outside of Rome, and it highlights the diverse cultural influences that existed within the Roman Empire.
