Philip II BI Tetradrachm AD 247-249 AU
$425.00
$438.81
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| Quantity | Check/Wire | Credit Card |
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- SKU: BFB005396
- Categories: ANCIENTS ROMAN ROMAN EMPIRE
The tetradrachm was a large silver coin, named because it was equivalent to four drachmae. Originally from ancient Greece, this type of coin was adopted by other nations and states including the Roman Empire and Egypt. The large surface area allowed rulers and governments to convey political messages and advertise themselves. This tetradrachm was minted in Antioch during the reign of Philip II.
Philip II was the son of Philip the Arabian. In 244, when Philip was 7 years old, his father became emperor and appointed him caesar. In 247, when he was just 10, his father made him co-emperor. Philip died in 249 of unclear circumstances - some believe he was killed with his father in battle against Decius, who would become the next emperor, and others say he was killed by the Praetorian Guard upon receiving news of his father’s death.
This coin was graded AU (almost uncirculated) by the Numismatic Grading Company, the official grading service of the American Numismatic Association and the Professional Numismatists Guild. Here is a list of grades used by the NGC, as well as information about Strike, Surface, and Style ratings.
Philip II was the son of Philip the Arabian. In 244, when Philip was 7 years old, his father became emperor and appointed him caesar. In 247, when he was just 10, his father made him co-emperor. Philip died in 249 of unclear circumstances - some believe he was killed with his father in battle against Decius, who would become the next emperor, and others say he was killed by the Praetorian Guard upon receiving news of his father’s death.
This coin was graded AU (almost uncirculated) by the Numismatic Grading Company, the official grading service of the American Numismatic Association and the Professional Numismatists Guild. Here is a list of grades used by the NGC, as well as information about Strike, Surface, and Style ratings.
Obverse: ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟϹ ϹΕΒ; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II, right
Reverse: ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞΟΥϹΙΑϹ ΥΠΑ ΤΟ Δ, ΑΝΤΙΟΧΙΑ, S C; eagle standing right, spreading wings, holding wreath in beak
Reference: Prieur 467; McAlee 1044a–d
