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Æ28 - Philip I COL HEL I O M H

Features

Issuer Heliopolis (Syria Phoenice)
Emperor Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 244-249
Composition Bronze
Weight 14.08 g
Diameter 28 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
523681
References RPC Online VIII# 27494
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I, right, seen from rear

Lettering: IMP CAES M IVL PHILIPPVS PIVS FEL AVG

Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Marcus Iulius Philippus Pius Felix Augustus

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Julius Philippus Pious Fortunate Augustus

Reverse

Propylaeum of the temple of Jupiter Heliopolitanus with stairway flanked by pedestals leading to a portico with twelve columns flanked by towers; ear of corn in central arch; below, altar flanked by two smaller altars

Lettering: COL HEL I O M H

Unabridged legend: colonia Heliopolitana Iupiter Optimus Maximus Heliopolitanus

Translation: the colony of Heliopolis; Jupiter of Heliopolis, the best and greatest

Mint

Heliopolis, Coele-Syria, Lebanon

Comments

Sawaya series 44, 500–7

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (244-249) 

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