Mesambria Æ26 - Philipp II as Caesar, 244 – 247
ΜΕCΑΜΒΡΙΑΝΩΝ; Mesambria
Information
Country
Mesambria
Mesambria
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ26 - Philipp II as Caesar
Year
244 – 247
Ruler
Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus)
(244–249)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11.7
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ26 - Philipp II as Caesar from Mesambria. Issued from 244 to 247. Struck in Bronze. Measures 26 mm and weighs 11.7 g.
- Obverse
- Confronted bare head of Philip II to right, and bust of Sarapis to left, wearing modius, draped. (ΜΑΡ(-κους) ΙΟΥΛΙΟC ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC ΚΑΙCΑΡ"Marcus Julius Philippus Caesar".)
- Reverse
- Homonoia standing to left, wearing modius on head, holding patera with extended right hand and cornucopia with left hand. ([of] Mesembria.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (244-247) | — |
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