Roman Empire - Philip I or II - Tetradrachm - Antioch > Lot No. 328

Description:
Philipp I or II. Billon tetradrachm of Antioch ad Orentem, Syria. Obv: AVTOC K M IOVIO FILIPPOC CEB, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, three dots beneath bust. Rev: DHMAPX EZ OVCIAC VPATO D, ANTIOXIA SC in exergue, eagle standing left, holding wreath in beak.

Measurements:
12.06 grams.

Condition:
Very fine.

References:
BMC 559ff; McAlee 1045; SNG Cop 268; cf SGI 3956 (PI) or SGI 4147 (PII).

Estimate: £20 - 40 (EUR 20 - 50; USD 30 - 60)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £15