Aureus - Philippus I FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna

€282,139.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year247-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.3#63A, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.63A
Obverse descriptionBust of Philip the Arab, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP PHILIPPVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Philippus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Philip, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionFortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; wheel below seat.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFORTVNA REDVX
(Translation: Fortuna Redux. Fortune that brings back [the Emperor in safety].)
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MintageND (247-249)  - -
Catalog ID6463108230
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