Sestertius - Philippus I PAX AETERNA S C, Pax

€282,330.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#184D, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.184D
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 descriptionPax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AETERNA S C
(Translation: Pax Aeterna. Senatus Consultum. Eternal peace. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID2718310910
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