Sestertius - Philippus I LIBERALITAS AVGG II S C, Liberalitas

€282,322.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight18.9 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#180A, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.180A
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 descriptionLiberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERALITAS AVGG II S C
(Translation: Liberatlitas Duorum Augustorum Secunda. Senatus Consultum. Second liberality of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID8892521010
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