Sestertius - Philippus I P M TR P V COS III P P S C, Felicitas

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year248-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight16.2 g
Dimensions27.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#153A, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.153A
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 descriptionFelicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P V COS III P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (248-249)  - -
Catalog ID4500205650
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