Obverse: AVTOK K M IOYΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CЄB. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II right, seen from behind.
Reverse: ZЄYΓMA-TЄΩN. Tetrastyle temple fronted by peribolos containing grove of trees. Capricorn right below.
Precious coin, difficult to find in this condition: EF, conserving full details on both sides, very bold reliefs and a really nice dark green patina.
BMC 35, McAlee p. 328. Zeugma mint, AD 247-249. 19,4 g - 29 mm
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