Roman Provincial, Philip I, Billon Tetradrachm, Antioch – AD 248

£105.00

A superb billon tetradrachm from Seleucis and Pieria, struck in Antioch during the rule of Philip I ‘The Arab’. A great portrait and finely detailed eagle with wreath on the reverse.

This coin holds pleasing details on both sides, with the gorgoneon on the Emperor’s breastplate being a particularly striking detail.

Good Very Fine.

ex. CNG eAuction 338, lot 190 (2014)

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Seleucis & Pieria, Philip I, BI Tetradrachm, Antioch, AD 248. AVTOK K M IOVΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CЄB, Radiate and cuirassed bust left, slight drapery; gorgoneion on breastplate / ΔHMAPX ЄΞOVCIAC VΠA TO Γ, Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA/S C in two lines in exergue.

28mm, 12.11 g, 6h.

Ref: McAlee-907a, Prieur 357.

Toned, light porosity, Good Very Fine.

ex. CNG eAuction 338, lot 190 (2014)


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