SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Philip I, 244-249. Tetradrachm (Billon, 28 mm, 12.89 g, 6 h), 249. AYTOK K M IOYΛI ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CЄB Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right, seen from behind; below bust, two dots (officina mark). Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞΟΥCΙΑC ΥΠΑ ΤΟ Δ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΙΑ / S C Eagle with spread wings standing left, holding wreath in beak. McAlee 964b. Prieur 482A. RPC VIII online ID 29196. Extremely rare. The surfaces a bit rough, otherwise, about extremely fine.


This is the last issue of tetradrachms from the mint of Antioch under Philip I. The dots below the bust later became a standard feature during the reign of his successor, Decius.