Æ29 - 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 | 15.41 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 537286 |
| References | RPC Online VIII# 2072 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/) |
Obverse
Bare-headed, 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)
Comments
Kindler, Bostra 46c
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (244-249) | 
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29 mm • 15.58 g • ↑↑ 11h (see more)
29 mm • 15.58 g • ↑↑ 11h (see more)
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