RP83628. Bronze AE 29, Klose-Stumpf -, SNG Cop -, SNG Munchen -, BMC Galatia -, Rosenberger -, De Saulcy -, et. al. - (unpublished in refs but several known from auctions), aF, centered on a tight flan, weak legends, some corrosion, Damascus mint, weight 16.099g, maximum diameter 29.3mm, die axis 0
o, Feb 244 - End Sep 249 A.D.; obverse laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip I right (on left), confronted with radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip II left (on right); reverse COL DAMAS METROPO, CEBA/CMIA in two lines within wreath, tied at the bottom, closed at the top by a large jewel inscribed IEPA (sacred), head of ram right between ties below;
extremely rare;
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