Antoninianus - Philippus I LAETIT FVNDAT, Laetitia

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year244-247
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.7 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#37b, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.37b
Obverse descriptionBust of Philip the Arab, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Marcus Iulius Philippus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Marcus Julius Philip, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionLaetitia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and rudder in left hand, right foot on prow.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLAETIT FVNDAT
(Translation: Laetitia Fundata. Established joy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-247)  - -
Catalog ID1672136850
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