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Roman provincial billon tetradrachms of the mid-3rd century AD represent a critical period of monetary transition within the Eastern provinces, particularly Egypt and Syria. These coins, struck in a debased silver-copper alloy known as billon, reflect the empire’s mounting economic pressures during decades marked by military instability, rapid imperial succession, and debasement of the currency. This Roman Provincial Tetradrachm comes with a Mint State certification from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), as well as a 5/5 strike grade and 4/5 surface grade. Right now, the Roman Provincial Philip I BI Tetradrachm is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This Roman Provincial Philip I BI Tetradrachm comes in Mint State condition with an impressive 5/5 strike grade and a strong 4/5 surface grade. The coin, struck in Antioch in modern-day Syria, boasts warm, golden toning on a satin, frosted field on the obverse, while the reverse retains a largely untoned surface with a bright, frosted luster. The 5/5 grade indicates a bold, centered original design strike, while the 4/5 surface grade indicates a coin with only minimal signs of wear, tear, and aging.
The billon tetradrachm issued under Philip I (244-249 AD) holds particular significance as coinage from the emperor who celebrated Rome’s millennium anniversary. Struck primarily at the Alexandria and Antioch mints, these tetradrachms circulated throughout Egypt during a relatively stable interlude between periods of crisis. Philip’s tetradrachms continued the established provincial tradition while reflecting his efforts to project legitimacy and continuity.
Roman Provincial Philip I BI Tetradrachms typically feature the emperor’s portrait on the obverse, rendered in the severe, military style characteristic of soldier-emperors, often shown laureate or radiate. The reverse designs commonly depict personifications such as Homonoia or Eirene, eagles associated with Jupiter, or personifications of Alexandria and the Nile, maintaining iconographic continuity with earlier Alexandrian issues.
If you have any questions about ancient silver for sale, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
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Roman provincial billon tetradrachms of the mid-3rd century AD represent a critical period of monetary transition within the Eastern provinces, particularly Egypt and Syria. These coins, struck in a debased silver-copper alloy known as billon, reflect the empire’s mounting economic pressures during decades marked by military instability, rapid imperial succession, and debasement of the currency. This Roman Provincial Tetradrachm comes with a Mint State certification from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), as well as a 5/5 strike grade and 4/5 surface grade. Right now, the Roman Provincial Philip I BI Tetradrachm is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This Roman Provincial Philip I BI Tetradrachm comes in Mint State condition with an impressive 5/5 strike grade and a strong 4/5 surface grade. The coin, struck in Antioch in modern-day Syria, boasts warm, golden toning on a satin, frosted field on the obverse, while the reverse retains a largely untoned surface with a bright, frosted luster. The 5/5 grade indicates a bold, centered original design strike, while the 4/5 surface grade indicates a coin with only minimal signs of wear, tear, and aging.
The billon tetradrachm issued under Philip I (244-249 AD) holds particular significance as coinage from the emperor who celebrated Rome’s millennium anniversary. Struck primarily at the Alexandria and Antioch mints, these tetradrachms circulated throughout Egypt during a relatively stable interlude between periods of crisis. Philip’s tetradrachms continued the established provincial tradition while reflecting his efforts to project legitimacy and continuity.
Roman Provincial Philip I BI Tetradrachms typically feature the emperor’s portrait on the obverse, rendered in the severe, military style characteristic of soldier-emperors, often shown laureate or radiate. The reverse designs commonly depict personifications such as Homonoia or Eirene, eagles associated with Jupiter, or personifications of Alexandria and the Nile, maintaining iconographic continuity with earlier Alexandrian issues.
If you have any questions about ancient silver for sale, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
