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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rexesq, post: 1024696, member: 5739&quot;]<b>Tetradrachm, Philip I - Cuirassed, Medusa head breastplate</b></p><p><br /></p><p>P.S.: I got the coins shown above weighed. The weight of the Caracalla Antoninianus with the reverse of Venus holding a helmet with two captives at her feet is 5.5 grams. The weight of the frontal bust Caracalla Antoninianus with Venus on the reverse holding Victory and no captives is 5.2 grams.</p><p>And the Gallienus &#039;GERMANICUS MAX V&#039; Antoninianus weighs 5.1 grams.</p><p>---------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>New Tetradrachm</p><p>I didn&#039;t want to have to start a new thread... hopefull everyone interested will see this here....</p><p><br /></p><p>I just got this Tetradrachm, I was wondering what you all think? I&#039;m pretty sure it&#039;s authentic, everything seems right, the metal visible on the edge just looks smoother than most I&#039;ve seen.... what do you think?</p><p><br /></p><p>Philip I AR Tetradrachm of Antioch, Syria. Dated Year 3 = 248 AD. 11.4 grams. </p><p>obv:&nbsp; - Laureate, cuirassed bust left, breastplate decorated with a gorgoneion (head of Medusa).</p><p>rev:&nbsp; eagle standing facing left with wings spread, head left with wreath in its beak. SC below.</p><p><br /></p><p>*the second obverse picture is a&nbsp; bit off color due to my camera.*</p><p>The first photo represents the obverse the best.</p><p>The reverse does have a little bit of a bronze-y look to it though,[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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