Æ22 - Philip I VIII AVG LEG V MACED, COL HEL
Features
| Issuer |
Heliopolis
(Syria Phoenice)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249)
Philip II (Marcus Iulius Severus Philippus) (247-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 244-249 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.11 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 523673 |
| References | RPC Online VIII# 6466 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/) |
Obverse
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II, right, seen from rear
Lettering: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES
Unabridged legend: Marcus Iulius Philippus Caesar
Translation: Marcus Julius Philippus Caesar
Reverse
Founder of the colony, ploughing with bull and cow, right; behind, two vexilla
Lettering: VIII AVG LEG V MACED, COL HEL
Unabridged legend: VIII Augustae Legio V Macedonica colonia Heliopolitana
Translation: the Augustan 8th Legion, the Macedonian 5th (Legion), the colony of Heliopolis
Mint
Heliopolis, Coele-Syria, LebanonComments
Sawaya series 54, 606–21
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (244-249) | |||||||||||||||
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