- Extremely Fine Roman Egypt Alexandria tetradrachm billon silver coin.
- Struck for Emperor Philip I at the Alexandria Mint.
- Well struck with great portrait and full legends and clear date.
- Minted in the Emperor's 3rd regnal year, denoted by Greek letter Γ = 245/6 CE.
- Obverse: Laureate, cuirassed bust facing right.
- Reverse: Eagle standing left, facing right, with wreath in beak, flanked by date letters: L Γ.
- Emmett 3480/3, Rated as R1, 13.21g, approx. 23mm.
- The eagle was viewed by Romans as the king of birds. It was a symbol of imperial power, and therefore represented courage, strength and immortality.
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