246 NGC Ch VF Egypt Alexandria Philip I Tetradrachm Nike Inscribing Shield Pedigree (23111002C)
Choice Very Fine Roman Egypt Alexandria tetradrachm billon silver coin.
Struck for Emperor Philip I at the Alexandria Mint.
Minted in the Emperor's 4th regnal year, denoted by Greek letter Delta = 246/47 CE.
Pedigree: Ex. CNA (precursor to CNG) Auction XIV, March 1991, lot 514 with ticket.
Obverse: Draped bust of Emperor facing right.
Reverse: Nike facing right inscribing upon shield supported on column, L Delta.
Nike or Victory was the personification of military triumph by the Roman Legions.
This is the only year wherein this reverse type was used for Philip or his family.
A major military victory over the Carpi occurred 247 CE, this reverse may commemorate that event.
Emmett 3496/4, 13.54g, approx 23mm.
Certified by NGC to Ch VF, brown patina.
