Dupondius - Philippus I FIDES MILITVM S C, Fides

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDupondius (1⁄16)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#172C, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.172C
Obverse descriptionBust of Philip the Arab, radiate, 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 descriptionFides, draped, standing left, holding two standards.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFIDES MILITVM S C
(Translation: Fides Militum. Senatus Consultum. Loyalty of the soldiers. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID3634414510
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