Aureus - Philippus I FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 247-249
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Aureus (25⁄2)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Gold
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Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.3#63A, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.63A
Obverse description Bust of Philip the Arab, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP PHILIPPVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Philippus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Philip, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; wheel below seat.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering FORTVNA REDVX
(Translation: Fortuna Redux. Fortune that brings back [the Emperor in safety].)
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Mintage ND (247-249) - -
Numisquare ID 6463108230
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