Alexandria Tetradrachm - Philippus I, 244 – 246

Athena seated; Alexandria

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Alexandria Alexandria
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tetradrachm
Year 244 – 246
Ruler Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244–249)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 12
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tetradrachm from Alexandria. Issued from 244 to 246. Struck in Billon. Measures 23 mm and weighs 12 g.

Obverse
Bust of Philip I to right, laureate, cuirassed, with head of gorgoneion on chestplate. (Autokrator Kaisar Marcus Iulius Philippus Eusebes.The emperor caesar Marc Julius Philipp the pious.)
Reverse
Athena seated left, holding Nike in right hand and spear with left hand, a shield against throne, year in fields.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (246)  — LΓ (year 3)
ND (245)  — LB (year 2)
ND (244)  — LA (year 1)

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