Æ31 - Philip I COL TYRO METRO
Features
| Issuer |
Tyre
(Syria)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 244-249 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.72 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 524920 |
| References | RPC Online VIII# 27530 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/) |
Obverse
Laureate and cuirassed bust of Philip I, right, seen from front
Lettering: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG
Unabridged legend: Imperator Marcus Iulius Philippus Pius Felix Augustus
Translation: Emperor Marcus Julius Philip, Pious, Fortunate, Augustus
Reverse
Astarte standing facing, placing right on palm tree to left and holding sceptre, crowned by Victory on column to right; on her side, Marsyas standing, club, and murex shell; below, four Tychai standing, with altar in between, sacrificing to Astarte: the first is right, looking up with upraised right hand; the second is right, looking up and holding with upraised right hand dish with offerings; the third is left, looking down and pouring libation on altar; the fourth is left, holding with upraised right wreath
Lettering: COL TYRO METRO
Unabridged legend: colonia Tyro metropoli
Translation: at the colony Tyre, metropolis
Mint
Tyre, LebanonComments
Rouvier 2440
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (244-249) | |||||||||||||||
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