1976.79.1314: Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Philip the Arab
Coins
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1976.79.1314
- People
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Philip I, the Arab, Roman (r. 244 - 249 CE)
- Title
- Tetradrachm of Alexandria under Philip the Arab
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 244-245 CE
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Alexandria (Egypt)
- Period
- Roman Imperial period
- Culture
- Roman Provincial
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/180098
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Bronze
- Metal
- AE
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 11.05 g
- Die Axis
- 11
- Denomination
- tetradrachm
- Date on Object
- Year 1
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Obverse Inscription: AKMIOVΦIΛ IΠΠOCƐVCƐB
- Reverse Inscription: L A
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- Milne 3509;
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
- Accession Year
- 1976
- Object Number
- 1976.79.1314
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: Bust of Philip I, r., laureate, wearing cuirass.
Rev.: Homonoia standing, l. wearing long chiton and peplos, r. hand raised, holding in l. double cornucopiae.
Verification Level
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