Sestertius - Philippus I AEQVITAS AVGG S C, Aequitas

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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
Weight19.6 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#166C, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.166C
Obverse descriptionBust of Philip the Arab, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP PHILIPPVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Philippus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Philip, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionAequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAEQVITAS AVGG S C
(Translation: Aequitas Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum. Equity of the two emperors. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID1424788730
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