Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Antioch 95-97 BC Philip I Philadelphos

  

Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Coin - Antioch on the Orontes Seleukid Kingdom 95-97 BC - Philip I Philadelphos. Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm - Antioch 95-97 BC - Philip I Philadelphos.

Obverse: Diademed head of Philip I right within stemma. Reverse: Zeus Nikephoros seated on high-backed throne left, bare chested, holding Nike with his right hand and a scepter with his left hand, all within wreath. Monogram sometimes present left of throne.

Mint letter sometimes present below throne. The Tetradrachm of Philip I, Philadelphos: Minted during the reign of Philip I, known as "Philadelphos" (AD 244-249), these large silver coins feature his portrait on the obverse and typically depict various deities or symbolic representations on the reverse.

These coins reflect Philip's efforts to maintain stability and assert his authority during a period of economic and military challenges. Philip I's tetradrachms are prized by collectors for their historical significance and artistic beauty, providing valuable insights into Roman imperial coinage and the politics of the mid-third century AD. These coins have been acquired from reputable sources that have also guaranteed their authenticity. Achaemenid Silver Siglos - Sardis 485-420 BC - Xerxes I - Darius II. Ancient Judaea Bronze Prutah, Judaea 15-26 AD - Valerius Gratus - Jesus lifetime.