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Object Type: coin
Museum number: HPB,p154.1.C
Description: Copper alloy coin. (whole); Laureate bust of Philip I, right; wearing paludamentum and cuirass. (obverse); Temple of Jupiter Heliopolitanus seen front and side. (reverse)
State: Associated with: Roman Empire Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority: Ruler: Philip I
Cultures/periods: Roman Provincial
Production date: 244-249
Production place: Minted in: Heliopolis (historic - Syria)
Materials: copper alloy
Dimensions: Die-axis: 7 o'clock; Diameter: 27 millimetres; Weight: 15.81 grammes
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Bibliographic references: BMC Greek (Galatia) / Catalogue of the Greek coins of Galatia, Cappadocia and Syria (15, p.292)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: emperor/empress; temple
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Philip I; Representation of: Zeus/Jupiter
Department: Money and Medals
Registration number: HPB,p154.1.C

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