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Coin ID #7996

Laodikeia (AD 244-247) AE 27 - Philip II

Philip II, as Caesar, 244-247 AD. AE27 (8.20g, 6h). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Wolf (λύκος) and mule (κάπρος) seated facing each other. VF, brown patina. Rare variety; the wolf and boar are normally seated back to back, with heads turned to face each other.

The reverse alludes to the chief rivers in the vicinity of Laodicea, the Lycos and Kapros.

File information
Filename:87000850.jpg
City/Mint name:Laodikeia
Keywords:roman / bronze
References:SNG München -; SNG von Aulock -; Lindgren & Kovacs 998 (same dies)
Valuation:CNG Auc. 87 (5/2011), lot 850 ($780 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:98 KiB
Date added:Jun 11, 2011
Dimensions:800 x 381 pixels
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