Sestertius - Philippus I ADVENTVS AVGG S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight20 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#165, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.165
Obverse descriptionBust of Philip the Arab, laureate, 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 descriptionPhilip the Arab, on horse, pacing left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringADVENTVS AVGG S C
(Translation: Adventus Augustorum. Senatus Consultum. Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperors. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID6076012650
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