Diocaesarea Hexassarion - Philip I
ΑΔΡΙΑΝΩΝ ΔΙΟΚΑΙϹΑΡΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΕΝΝΑΤΩN; Diocaesarea
Information
Country
Diocaesarea
Diocaesarea
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hexassarion
Ruler
Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus)
(244–249)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
20.29
Diameter (mm)
33
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hexassarion from Diocaesarea. Struck in Bronze. Measures 33 mm and weighs 20.29 g.
- Obverse
- Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I, right, seen from rear. (Imperator Caesar Marcus Iulius Philippus Augustus)
- Reverse
- The Tyche of Diocaesarea seated right, on cubic chair, holding ears of corn and resting foot on swimming river god, facing the Tyche of Olba standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
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