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
Weight18.5 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#166A, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.166A
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 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 ID8525375240
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