© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Tetrassarion - Philip I ΚΟΙΝΟΝ ΛΥΚΑΟ ΒΑΡΑΤΕωΝ
| Bronze | 13.87 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Barata (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| Value | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.87 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#417710 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Athena standing left, holding patera and spear against which shield; at feet, left, owl.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering: ΚΟΙΝΟΝ ΛΥΚΑΟ ΒΑΡΑΤΕωΝ
Interesting fact
The Tetrassarion coin , which features Philip I, is notable for its unique design. On one side, it features the image of the emperor wearing a radiate crown and a cuirass, while on the other side, it depicts a lyre, which was a symbol of Apollo, the god of music and poetry. This design was meant to highlight Philip's association with the god and his role as a patron of the arts.