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Philip I tetradrachm from Alexandria with Nilus and crocodile
« on: November 19, 2018, 05:46:20 PM »

this type with crocodile is a bit rarer


Philip I
A.D. 245- 246
Alexandria, Egypt
Ӕ Tetradrachm
21x22mm      10.6gm
OBV: A K M IOY ΦIΛIΠΠOC EY CEB; Laureate and cuirassed bust right.
REV: Nilus reclining over crocodile; L Γ (year 3) in left field.
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Re: Philip I tetradrachm from Alexandria with Nilus and crocodile
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2018, 04:19:02 PM »
I've never noticed the crocodile! Nice find.

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