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Ancient Nomos Art is a museum of galleries exhibiting ancient coins and ancient mint maps. The coin gallery displays the diverse art and history of hand-crafted ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Persian and Medieval coinage. The ancient mints mapping gallery features Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Asia Minor and Medieval mint city regions and territories. Visitor's are welcome to explore, study and enjoy Ancient Nomos Art.
Provincial, Roman – 247 AD
Philippus I
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Radiate and cuirassed bust of Emperor Philippus II facing left.
Reverse: Eagle standing right with wreath in beak, left wing behind left leg.
LEGEND
Obv. ΑVΤΟΚ Κ ΜΙΟΥΛΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CEB, radiate and cuirassed bust Philippus I left, during third consulate. Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞΟVCIAC VΠΑΤΟΓ, Eagle standing right with wreath in beak, right wing behind leg; in exergue ANTIOXIA and S C in two lines below.
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The historical information for the above provincial Philippus I tetradrachm exhibits are currently in review. Please come back to visit this item again in the next few weeks.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Tetradrachm. Metal: AR Silver. Weight: 11.23 grams. Mint: Antioch, Persia. Date: 247 AD. Attribution: Prieur 354A (two specimens); BMC Galatia; SNG Copenhagen.
Legend, Documentation and Attribution