Tetradrachm - Aphobetos, son of Philip

Issuer Laodikeia (Phrygia)
Year 88 BC - 67 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Cistophoric drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 12.43 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#5
Obverse description Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Two snakes coiled around a bow case; to left, ΛAO; to right, winged kerykeion; between snakes heads, magistrate name in two lines.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΛAO ΑΦΟΒΗΤΟΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (88 BC - 67 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 2567305190
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