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Triassarion - Philip I ΚΟΙΝ ΜΑΚΕΔΟ Β ΝΕΩ ΕΝ ΒΕΡΟΙΑ; Beroea
246 year| Bronze | 10.80 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Beroea (Roman province of Macedonia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 246 |
| Value | Triassarion (0.3) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.80 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#404268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two agonistic crowns, each with one palm branch.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΟΙ(Ν) ΜΑΚ(ΕΔΟ) Β ΝΕ(Ω) ΕΝ ΒΕΡΟΙΑ
Interesting fact
The Triassarion coin was used in the Roman province of Macedonia during the reign of Philip I, and it features an image of the king on one side and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. The coin was made of bronze and weighed 10.80 grams. What's interesting is that the coin was used as a form of currency in a region that was once part of the ancient Greek world, but was later absorbed into the Roman Empire. This blending of cultures and currencies highlights the complex history of the region and the ways in which different civilizations have interacted and influenced one another over time.