The reverse of this coin struck me despite its raw condition. There seems to be an unusual temple to me. I believe it's Roman provincial while I didn't recognize the Emperor yet. It weighs 7 g .Please try to identify. Thanks..
Nice! I have a similar one from Philip II. Philip II, 247-249 AD AE29, Commagene, Zeugma Obverse: AVTOK K M IOYΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CЄB, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Reverse: ZЄYΓM-ATЄΩN, Tetrastyle temple, draped figure within, atop peribolos containing grove of trees; in exergue, capricorn to left. References: BMC 35, SNG Copenhagen 35 Size: 29mm, 15.8g Our obverse legend seems the same.
Thanks a lot JL. Mine has the letter X just under the nose, to the right. Would that mean anything? BTW.. the following coin was found together with the one of Philip II above. It also has a temple on reverse. I don't recognize the Emperor or Empress on the obverse. Thanks again to all of you for your comments. 15.35 g.
I just came back for the importance of my new humble research. In fact the OP coin of Philip II has the upper tetrastyle containing the clear cult image of Zeus, facing and holding scepter. SNG Cop 33. After reading this, I could catch this new cropped and high-resolution scan.
Correct.. Very nice sleuthing @Factor, new coin-friend. The reverse shows a hexastyle temple including a burning altar. Eagle with opening wings on top of pediment. Spijkerman 2 - SGI 2695. Since it's from Dium in Syria, the coin might be considered as biblical because Dium is one of the Decapolis (10 cities) mentioned in the Gospel. Jesus told his apostles that the people of Israel would try to find refuge in the Decapolis in case they were threatened by catastrophes or bloody invasions or massacres etc... Among the Decapolis, I remember Philadelphia (Currently Amman, the capital of Jordan ).
