Antioch on the Orontes Octassarion - Philippus I, 247 – 249
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩN; Antioch
Information
Country
Antioch on the Orontes
Antioch on the Orontes
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Octassarion - Philippus I
Year
247 – 249
Ruler
Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus)
(244–249)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
15.6
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Octassarion - Philippus I from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued from 247 to 249. Struck in Bronze. Measures 28 mm and weighs 15.6 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I, right, seen from rear ((Αυτοκράτωρ Καίσαρ Μάρκου Ιουλιος Φιλίππος Σεβαστός)"Emperor Caesar Marcus Julius Philippus, Venerable".)
- Reverse
- Veiled, turreted and draped bust of Tyche, right; above, ram leaping right, head left; below, star ("Metropolis Antioch Colony".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (247-249) | — | Antioch, Syria |
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