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Æ28 - Philip I COL METROPOLIS BOSTRA, ΑΚΤΙΑ ΔΟΥϹΑΡΙΑ

Features

Issuer Bostra (Arabia)
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 15.62 g
Diameter 28 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
537285
References RPC Online VIII# 2046
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II, right, seen from rear

Lettering: MARC IVL PHILIPPOS CESAR (sic)

Unabridged legend: Marcus Iulius Philippus Caesar

Translation: Marcus Julius Philippus Caesar

Reverse

Inscription within laurel wreath

Lettering: COL METROPOLIS BOSTRA, ΑΚΤΙΑ ΔΟΥϹΑΡΙΑ

Unabridged legend: colonia metropolis Bostra Ἄκτια Δουσαρία

Translation: the colony and metropolis Bostra, Actian Dousarian (games)

Mint

Bostra, Arabia, modern-day Bosra, Syria

Comments

Kindler, Bostra 46a

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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of Æ28 - Philip I (COL METROPOLIS BOSTRA, ΑΚΤΙΑ ΔΟΥϹΑΡΙΑ) Picture 2 of the example of Æ28 - Philip I (COL METROPOLIS BOSTRA, ΑΚΤΙΑ ΔΟΥϹΑΡΙΑ)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, 18257142, I-B
30 mm15.34 g 1h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of Æ28 - Philip I (COL METROPOLIS BOSTRA, ΑΚΤΙΑ ΔΟΥϹΑΡΙΑ) Picture 2 of the example of Æ28 - Philip I (COL METROPOLIS BOSTRA, ΑΚΤΙΑ ΔΟΥϹΑΡΙΑ)
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, Evans
29 mm12.31 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of Æ28 - Philip I (COL METROPOLIS BOSTRA, ΑΚΤΙΑ ΔΟΥϹΑΡΙΑ) Picture 2 of the example of Æ28 - Philip I (COL METROPOLIS BOSTRA, ΑΚΤΙΑ ΔΟΥϹΑΡΙΑ)
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, Bouchier
28 mm17.32 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of Æ28 - Philip I (COL METROPOLIS BOSTRA, ΑΚΤΙΑ ΔΟΥϹΑΡΙΑ) Picture 2 of the example of Æ28 - Philip I (COL METROPOLIS BOSTRA, ΑΚΤΙΑ ΔΟΥϹΑΡΙΑ)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1961.154.179
29 mm13.75 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of Æ28 - Philip I (COL METROPOLIS BOSTRA, ΑΚΤΙΑ ΔΟΥϹΑΡΙΑ) Picture 2 of the example of Æ28 - Philip I (COL METROPOLIS BOSTRA, ΑΚΤΙΑ ΔΟΥϹΑΡΙΑ)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1944.100.69309
28 mm13.06 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of Æ28 - Philip I (COL METROPOLIS BOSTRA, ΑΚΤΙΑ ΔΟΥϹΑΡΙΑ) Picture 2 of the example of Æ28 - Philip I (COL METROPOLIS BOSTRA, ΑΚΤΙΑ ΔΟΥϹΑΡΙΑ)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1944.100.69308
28 mm19.65 g 7h (see more)
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