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Tetradrachm - Philippus II ΔΗΜΑΡΧ EΞΟΥCΙΑC ΥΠΑ ΤΟ Δ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΙΑ S C; No Pellet; Antioch
| Billon | 11.5 g | 25.6 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 | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#274108 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Eagle facing open wings, head to left with wreath.
Lettering:
ΔΗΜΑΡΧ EΞΟΥCΙΑC ΥΠΑ ΤΟ Δ
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΙΑ
S C
Translation:
[De march Exovsias (Tribunicia Potestas) UPATO [Consul] 4. 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 and the father of Alexander the Great.
