Alexandria: Philippus I. Arabs (244-249 AD) [ AL_2725 ]
Categorisation
| Nominal | ||
| Period | ||
| Reign (Person) | ||
| Coinage Right |
Ancient Ruler's issue
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| Era |
Year (Era)
:
4
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| Dating | 246/247 AD | |
| Mint | ||
| Political Area | ||
| Region | ||
| Numismatic Field | ||
| Language |
Greek
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Materiality
Die properties
| Obverse | Reverse | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Brustbild des Philippus I. mit Lorbeerkranz nach rechts, Panzer und Paludamentum, von hinten gesehen | Alexandria steht von vorne, Kopf nach links, trägt Elefantenhautkappe, kurzen Chiton mit Diplois, Chlamys und Stiefel; hält in der Rechten drei Ähren, mit der Linken Vexillum und Gewandbausch; im Feld L Δ |
| Depicted Person |
Philippus I. Arabs (244-249 AD)
(
Augustus
)
|
- |
| Picture concept |
Portrait type: bust (to the right, seen from rear)
Ruler (male) (in portrait, wearing)
Laurel wreath (worn)
Cuirass (worn)
Paludamentum (worn)
|
Alexandria (standing, facing, holding, wearing)
Elephant skin cap (worn)
Tunic / short chiton (worn)
Chlamys (worn)
Boots / Buskins (worn)
Ear(s) of corn (held)
Vexillum (held)
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| Legend (edited) | Α(ΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΩΡ) Κ(ΑΙΣΑΡ) Μ(ΑΡΚΟΣ) ΙΟΥ(ΛΙΟΣ) ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΣ ΕΥΣ(ΕΒΗΣ) | - |
| Legend (plain) | Α Κ Μ ΙΟΥ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΣ ΕΥΣ | - |
| Title (Latin) |
Imperator Caesar Marcus Iulius Philippus Pius
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| Mark/Monogram | - |
in field
:
L - Δ
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References and Commentary
| Referenced type (Roman Provincial Coinage) | https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/type/3087 | |
| Reference Literature |
J. W. Curtis, The Tetradrachms of Roman Egypt, Chicago 1969 (Reprint).
No.
1319
G. Dattari, Monete Imperiali Greche, Numi Augg. Alexandrini, Vol. I (Testo), Vol. II (Tavole), Cairo 1901.
No.
4853
F. Feuardent, Collections Giovanni di Demetrio, Numismatique, Égypte ancienne II, Domination romain, Paris 1872.
No.
2816
A. Geißen, Katalog Alexandrinischer Kaisermünzen der Sammlung des Instituts für Altertumskunde der Universität zu Köln, Bd. III (Marc Aurel- Gallienus Nr. 1995-3014), Opladen 1982.
No.
2725
(This sample)
G. Macdonald, Catalogue of Greek Coins in the Hunterian Collection, Vol. III, Glasgow 1905.
No.
838
J. G. Milne, Catalogue of Alexandrian Coins. With a Supplement by C. M. Kraay, London 1971.
No.
3682
(Comparable: -ЄVCЄ)
T. E. Mionnet, Description de médailles antiques, Greques et Romains VI, Paris 1813.
No.
3049
(Comparable: -ЄV)
J. Vogt, Die Alexandrinischen Münzen, Bd. II (Münzverzeichnis), Stuttgart 1924.
S.
144
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| Commentary literature |
J. Vogt, Die Alexandrinischen Münzen, Bd. I (Text), Stuttgart 1924.
S.
195f., 197
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