Beschreibung
Material: Bronze
Gewicht: 14,76 g
Philip I; 244-249 AD, Philippopolis, Arabia Petraea, AE 29, 14.76g. Sofaer Coll.-4 (p. 200, pl. 162). Obv: AVTOK K M IOVI IIOC CEB Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: IIOOITNKONIAC SC Roma seated l. above shield, holding eagle supporting two figures and spear. Philippopolis, near Bostra, was renamed and made a colony by Philip because it was his birthplace. It only produced coins during Philips reign, with obverses of Philip I and II, Otacilia Severa, and Philips consecrated father, Divus Marinus.Dark patina, some pitting on portrait and in fields. Fine
