Dupondius - Philippus I SALVS AVG S C, Salus

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDupondius (1⁄16)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight13.8 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#187C, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.187C
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 descriptionSalus, draped, standing left, feeding snake coiled around altar out of right hand and holding vertical sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS AVG S C
(Translation: Salus Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Health of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID7821799980
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