Sestertius - Philippus I LAET FVNDATA S C, Laetitia

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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
Weight20.5 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#175A, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.175A
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 descriptionLaetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and rudder in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLAET FVNDATA S C
(Translation: Laetitia Fundata. Senatus Consultum. Established joy. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID7295061660
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