Greek Coin???

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by pyrrhuloxia1, Jan 17, 2020.

  1. pyrrhuloxia1

    pyrrhuloxia1 New Member

    I found this coin among my aging mother's things. It appears to be ancient Greek. Can anyone help me to identify and put a value on it? Thank you.

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  3. Justin Lee

    Justin Lee I learn by doing

    Looks a lot like mine...

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    Philip I (The Arab), Ruled 244-249 AD
    AE29, Syria, Antioch Mint, Struck 247-249 AD
    Obverse: AYTOK K M IOYΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CEB, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust left, aegis on far shoulder.
    Reverse: ANTIOXEΩN MHTΡO KOΛΩN, veiled, turreted, draped bust of city goddess right, between Δ-E / S-C, ram jumping right above, head turned back, star beneath bust.
    References: Butcher 498, SNG Cop 271
    Size: 29mm, 15.6g

    Maybe $15-30?
     
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  4. Marsyas Mike

    Marsyas Mike Well-Known Member

    I think I have one of those - as for "value" I paid $9.99:

    Antioch - Philip Radiate L & Tyche Oct 2019 (0).jpg

    Philip I 8 Assaria
    Syria, Antioch ad Orontem
    (244-249 A.D.)

    AYTOK KM IOYΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CEB, radiate, cuirassed bust left /ANTIOXEΩN MHTΡO
    K[OΛ]Ω[N], turreted and veiled bust of Tyche right, star below, ram r. above, Δ-E S-C in fields.
    BMC 528; McAlee 993c.
    (17.49 grams / 29 mm)
     
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