Antioch on the Orontes Octassaria - Philippus I, 244 – 247
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩ; Antioch
Information
Country
Antioch on the Orontes
Antioch on the Orontes
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Octassaria - Philippus I
Year
244 – 247
Ruler
Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus)
(244–249)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Octassaria - Philippus I from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued from 244 to 247. Struck in Bronze. Measures 28 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- Radiate, cuirassed bust right (Autokratoros Kaisaros Markos Ioulios Filippos Sebastos(Emperor Cesar Marcus Julius Philippus August))
- Reverse
- Turreted, veiled bust of Tyche of Antioch right, ram leaping right above (Antioceon Metropoleon Kolon(Antioch metropolitan colony))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (244-247) | — | Antioch, Syria |
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