Aureus - Philippus I LAET FVNDATA, Laetitia

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 244-247
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Aureus (25⁄2)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Gold
Weight
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Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#35A, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.35A
Obverse description Bust of Philip the Arab, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Marcus Iulius Philippus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Marcus Julius Philip, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and rudder in left hand.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering LAET FVNDATA
(Translation: Laetitia Fundata. Established joy.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (244-247) - -
Numisquare ID 4215425800
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