Dupondius - Philippus I LAET FVNDATA S C, Laetitia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDupondius (1⁄16)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight7 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#176C, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.176C
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 descriptionLaetitia, draped, standing right, holding patera in right hand and rudder in left hand; foot on prow.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLAET FVNDATA S C
(Translation: Laetitia Fundata. Senatus Consultum. Established joy. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID6266239070
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