*NGC AU & Fine Style* Roman Empire – Philip the Arab (r. 244-249 AD) Silvered BI Tetradrachm, Antioch

Description Roman Empire. Third Century Crisis. Provincial series. Philip I the Arab (r. 244-249 AD) Silvered BI (Billon) tetradrachm. Mint of Antioch, Syria. Graded AU, Fine Style by NGC; an impressive example. Virtually as struck.   Design: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip right / Eagle perched facing, head left, clutching wreath in beak; MON VRB (Money of the City) below, S C (Senatus Consulto) across fields Reference: Prieur 310. McAlee 901. Dimensions: 25 mm / ~13 gm Condition: NGC AU, Fine Style.