Aureus - Philippus I ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma

€282,115.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year244-247
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight4.5 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#44A, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.44A
Obverse descriptionBust of Philip the Arab, laureate, 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 descriptionRoma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory, winged, draped, in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at side, shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringROMAE AETERNAE
(Translation: Romae Aeternae. Everlasting Rome.)
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Mint
MintageND (244-247)  - -
Catalog ID1026737310
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