Antioch on the Orontes Tetradrachm - Philippus I, 248 – 249
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Information
Country
Antioch on the Orontes
Antioch on the Orontes
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
248 – 249
Ruler
Philip II (Marcus Iulius Severus Philippus)
(247–249)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
13.1
Diameter (mm)
26.5
Thickness (mm)
3.6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued from 248 to 249. Struck in Billon. Measures 26.5 mm and weighs 13.1 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Philip I left, laureate, cuirassed, wearing balteus. (The emperor caesar Marcus Philippus Julius, august)
- Reverse
- Eagle standing to right, wings outstretched, holding wreath in beak, legend around and below. (Invested with the Tribunician Power, Consul for the fourth timeAntiochBy decree of the senate)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (248-249) | — |
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