Antioch on the Orontes Tetradrachm - Philip II, 249
Information
Country
Antioch on the Orontes
Antioch on the Orontes
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
249
Ruler
Philip II (Marcus Iulius Severus Philippus)
(247–249)
Composition
Silver (debased)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued in 249. Struck in Silver (debased). Measures 27 mm and weighs 12 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Emperor Philip II, laureate, draped, and cuirassed facing right., seen from rear. Three pellets below. (Supreme commander (Autocrator) Caesar Marcus Iulius Philip the venerable (Sebastos).)
- Reverse
- Eagle standing, facing left, spreading wings, holding wreath in beak.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (249) | — |
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