Bronze Coin of Philip II, Nisibis, AD 247 - AD 249. 1948.19.2531

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1948.19.2531

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 8.19
    • Diameter (in mm): 25.7

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: AD 247 - AD 249
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟϹ ϹƐΒ
    • Type: radiate and cuirassed bust of Philip II, l., seen from front, with balteus

  • Reverse

    • Legend: ΙΟΥ ϹƐΠ ΚΟΛΩ ΝƐϹΙΒΙ ΜΗΤ
    • Type: shrine with arched pediment and four columns enclosing draped, veiled and turreted Tyche seated facing, with ram leaping r. above her; below, river god swimming r.
    • Deity: Tyche

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1948.19.2531
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States