As - Philippus II SPES PVBLICA S C, Spes

€282,463.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year244-246
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs (1⁄32)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight9.2 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#259 (as), OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.259_as
Obverse descriptionBust of Philip II, bare-headed, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM IVL PHILIPPVS CAES
(Translation: Marcus Iulius Philippus Caesar. Marcus Julius Philip, Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionSpes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSPES PVBLICA S C
(Translation: Spes Publica. Senatus Consultum. Hope of the public. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-246)  - -
Catalog ID5604257710
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