Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Philip I, BI Tetradrachm, Antioch Mint, 248-9 AD – Eagle

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Roman Provincial, Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Philip I, BI Tetradrachm (billon, 13.81g, 27.8mm), Antioch Mint, 248-9 AD
Obv: AYTOK K M IOYĪ›I Ī¦Ī™Ī›Ī™Ī Ī ĪŸC CŠ„B; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right, seen from behind
Rev: Ī”Ī—ĪœĪ‘Ī”X Š„ĪžOYCIAC Ī„Ī Ī‘ Ī¤O Ī”; Eagle with spread wings standing right, holding wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA / S C in exergue
Ref: Prieur 445;Ā  McAlee 934 Rarity/Choice: Common, aEF (nicely toned and sharply struck)
Note: Philip I, also known as Philip the Arab, was a Roman Emperor who ruled from AD 244 to 249. He was born in present-day Syria and rose to power as a Praetorian Prefect before becoming emperor following the death of Gordian III. His reign was notable for its relative stability and efforts to maintain the security of the empire during a period of significant challenges and external threats.Ā  The obverse, featuring the laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip I, highlights his esteemed status and comprehensive authority as emperor. The reverse, depicting an eagle with a wreath, conveys the themes of victory and divine favor, essential for maintaining the emperor’s legitimacy and support among the populace. This coin not only facilitated large economic transactions but also served as a medium to project and reinforce the values and achievements of Philip I, ensuring the stability and unity of the Roman Empire during his rule. Happens to be, the similar inscriptions and overlapping struck dates on coins of Philip I and Philip II from Antioch are due to their joint reign and the standardization of coinage in the Roman Empire. Both emperors shared titles and had their coins produced in the same mint during the same period, leading to the similarities in their coinage.

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