Syria, Antioch, Philip II
Description:
Syria, Antioch, Philip II (247 - 249 AD). AΥTOK K M IOΥΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CEB; laureate draped bust right / Bust of Tyche right, ram running right above; Δ - E over S - C across fields.
Diameter:
AE29 mm
Weight:
17,66 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
BMC 566; SNG Cop 272 var
Commentary:
chocolate brown patina with some encrustations
History:
In 256 AD, shortly after the reign of Volusian, Persians raided the city and slew many in the theatre.
Article Number:
018-01-02-41652