Æ29 - Philip I COL DAMAS METRO ΧΡΥϹΟΡΑ
Features
| Issuer |
Damascus
(Syria)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 247-249 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16.53 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 524446 |
| References | RPC Online VIII# 15990 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/) |
Obverse
Laureate and cuirassed bust of Philip I, left, seen from front
Lettering: IMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS PIO FEL AVG (sic)
Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Marcus Iulius Philippus Pius Felix Augustus
Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Julius Philippus Pious Fortunate Augustus
Reverse
River god Chrysoroas seated left, holding reeds and cornucopia; behind, urn from which water flows
Lettering: COL DAMAS METRO ΧΡΥϹΟΡΑ
Unabridged legend: colonia Damasco metropoli Χρυσορρόας
Translation: in the colony of Damascus, metropolis; Chrysoroas
Mint
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (247-249) | |||||||||||||||
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