Nisibis Æ26 - Philippus II, 247 – 249
ΙΟΥ CEΠ ΚΟΛΩ ΝECΙΒΙ ΜΗΤ; Nisibis
Information
Country
Nisibis
Nisibis
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ26 - Philippus II
Year
247 – 249
Ruler
Philip II (Marcus Iulius Severus Philippus)
(247–249)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11.5
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ26 - Philippus II from Nisibis. Issued from 247 to 249. Struck in Brass. Measures 26 mm and weighs 11.5 g.
- Obverse
- Radiate and cuirassed bust of Philip II, left, seen from front, wearing balteus (Emperor Caesar Marcus Julius Philip (II) , Venerable)
- Reverse
- Temple with arched pediment and four columns enclosing draped, veiled and turreted Tyche seated facing, with ram leaping right above her; below, river god swimming right
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (247-249) | — | € 17,00 | Nisibis, Mesopotamia |
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