First Philippus I Provincial - Coin Community Forum

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 5 / Views: 1,122
Novicius Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1168 Posts	Posted 01/09/2020 1:07 pm I was intrigued by this coin that was listed as, "Roman Philip I Sestertius 3rd century AD". It had an interesting reverse, and looked like a figure under an arch. It seemed to be in fair condition, was at a very low price, and there were no other bids. Wildwinds listed one very similar as, "Philip I AE28 of Heliopolis in Coele Syria. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Tyche standing facing with rudder and cornucopiae, male figures (athletes?) holding up a wreath. Heliopolis SNG Cop 434 " It didn't appear to be an exact match, but extremely close. A further search revealed a page on the British Museum site, that looks to be the coin. It has the description; "Roman Provincial. Copper alloy coin. Date: 244-249. Obverse: Laureate bust of Philip I, right; wearing paludamentum and cuirass. Reverse: The Tyche of Heliopolis, wearing chiton, peplos and turreted head-dress, standing facing; rudder in right hand, cornucopiae in left hand; on each side of her stands a naked male figure (athlete?) holding up a circular object (wreath?); an inflated veil is held over her head by two female figures (Victories?) standing on pedestals." Obverse: IMPCAESMIVLPHILIPP[VSPIVSFELAVG] Reverse: COLIVL AVGFEL Exergue: HEL Minted in: Heliopolis (Syria - archaic) (Asia,Levant,Lebanon,Baalbek,Heliopolis (Syria - archaic)) Weight: 13.52 grammes Diameter: 27 millimetres Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 01/09/2020 1:55 pm Such a neat reverse type. I love these big Provincial AE's. Good pickup, Jim. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/09/2020 5:58 pm Nice big Roman provincial. Report this Post to the Staff
Novicius Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1168 Posts	Posted 01/09/2020 6:26 pm Thanks @Bob L and @echizento. The pictures don't really do this coin justice, and I still can't believe that it created no interest in the auction at such a low starting price. Jim Report this Post to the Staff
Palouche Pillar of the Community Spain 2752 Posts	Posted 01/10/2020 06:47 am Nice pickup Jim!...And really good detective work too! Looks like you can just make out the H in the exergue below Tyche? Nice big bronze.... Paul Report this Post to the Staff
Novicius Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1168 Posts	Posted 01/10/2020 7:21 pm Yes, it does look like the top of the H Paul, and just the top of the E as well. These big bronzes do feel good in the hand. Most of the decent big bronze coins are outside my price range, but I couldn't pass this one up. It was fun searching for an ID for the reverse. Jim Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 5 / Views: 1,122

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: World Coins and Currency Forums Forum: Ancient, Greek, Roman, and Medieval Coins

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.24 seconds to rattle this change.