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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
2004,0405.78
Description
Copper alloy coin.
(whole)
Head of Philip II, right, laureate.
(obverse)
Dolphin, right.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Philip II
Cultures/periods
Roman Provincial
Production date
247-249
Production place
Minted in:
Deultum (historic city - Thrace)
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Die-axis:
12 o'clock
Weight:
2.12 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
SNG Bulgaria 1 / Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: Bulgaria 1: The Bobokov Bros. Collection
(1926)
(type)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
mammal
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Philip II
Acquisition name
Donated by:
HM Customs & Excise
Acquisition date
2004
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
2004,0405.78