Description
Philip I 244-249 AD, AE23, Antioch, Syria, Apollo Reverse, RPC.7500
A nice example of this coin struck at Antioch in Syria. Worn but reasonably well detailed. Weight 8.89g. Diameter 23mm.
O: ΑΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟϹ ϹƐΒ Radiate and cuirassed bust right.
R: ΑΝΤΙΟΧƐΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩΝ, Δ Ɛ, S C Apollo standing left, holding patera and lyre; at feet left, serpent coiling around omphalos.
I would grade this coin Good Fine but I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself.
For uncertified ancient coins I provide a grading opinion using the UK descriptive system. I offer a grading opinion as a courtesy, but please examine the high resolution close up photos carefully and decide on a grade for yourself.
