Antioch on the Orontes Tetradrachm - Philippus I, 249
ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞΟΥCΙΑC ΥΠΑ ΤΟ Γ ANTIOXIA SC; Antioch
Information
Country
Antioch on the Orontes
Antioch on the Orontes
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
249
Ruler
Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus)
(244–249)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12.73
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued in 249. Struck in Billon. Measures 27 mm and weighs 12.73 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, seen from front. (Autok (-ratôr) K (-aisar) M (-arkos) Ioul (-ios) Philippos Seb (-astos) = Imp (-erator) C (-aesar) M (-arcus) Jul (-ius) Philippus Aug (-ustus) : "The emperor caesar Marc Jules Philip, august".)
- Reverse
- Eagle standing right with wings spread, wreath in beak.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (249) A | — | Antioch, 1st officina | ||
| ND (249) B | — | Antioch, 2nd officina | ||
| ND (249) Γ | — | Antioch, 3rd officina (photo) | ||
| ND (249) Δ | — | Antioch, 4th officina |
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