Coin Information: Tantalus S/N 34646
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| Coin type: | Roman Provincial |
| Entered by: | kerux (Seller rating: 5.0 out of 5, based on 31 buyer responses) |
| Added on: | May 1, 2009 |
| Ruler: | Commodus (Emperor of Rome) |
| Region, City: | Thrace, Philippopolis |
| Coin: | Bronze AE20 AVKAIKOMOΔOC - Bust right ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠ-O-ΛEITΩΝ - Demeter standing left with short torch & two ears of grain |
| Mint: | (177-192 AD) |
| Wt./Size/Axis: | 5.40g / 20mm / - |
| Rarity: | Scarce |
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| For Sale: | This coin is for sale. ($69.95) About this seller |
| Notes: | May 1, 09 - RPC IV notes only one known spacimen of this type
Variant obverse legend & no altar on the reverse Philippopolis was founded in the 4th century BC. Seized by Philip II of Macedon in 342 BC and then named Philippopolis. It grew to become one of the greatest cities in Thrace. |
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