Roman provinces Tetrassarion - Philippus I, 244 – 249
ΛΑΟΔΙΚEΩΝ ΝEΩΚΟΡΩΝ; Laodicea
Information
Country
Roman provinces
Roman provinces
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrassarion
Year
244 – 249
Ruler
Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus)
(244–249)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.45
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrassarion from Roman provinces. Issued from 244 to 249. Struck in Copper. Measures 27 mm and weighs 8.45 g.
- Obverse
- Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II, right, seen from front
- Reverse
- River Kapros as boar and river Lykos as wolf seated back to back, heads facing each other
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (244-249) | — | Laodicea ad Lycum |
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