Æ31 - Philip I COL DAMAS METRO ΠΗΓΑΙ
Features
| Issuer |
Damascus
(Syria)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 247-249 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.69 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 524445 |
| References | RPC Online VIII# 59215 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/) |
Obverse
Laureate and cuirassed bust of Philip I, left, seen from front
Lettering: IMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS PIO FEL AVG (sic)
Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Marcus Iulius Philippus Pius Felix Augustus
Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Julius Philippus Pious Fortunate Augustus
Reverse
In upper register, temple with four columns containing figure standing left, hand raised, uncertain object over shoulder; below, grotto containing river god Chrysoroas reclining left, holding reed and resting on urn, water flowing beneath; to left, star; to right, crescent; bottom left, altar
Lettering: COL DAMAS METRO ΠΗΓΑΙ
Unabridged legend: colonia Damasco metropoli πηγαῖος
Translation: in the colony Damascus, metropolis; spring water
Mint
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (247-249) | |||||||||||||||
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