Antioch on the Orontes Tetradrachm - Philip I, 244 – 249
Eagle; Antioch
Information
Country
Antioch on the Orontes
Antioch on the Orontes
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
244 – 249
Ruler
Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus)
(244–249)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
14.3
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued from 244 to 249. Struck in Billon. Measures 28 mm and weighs 14.3 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Philip I, right, seen from the back.
- Reverse
- Eagle standing partly left on palm branch, head left, tail right, wreath in beak. SC in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (244-249) | — |
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