Sestertius - Philippus I SAECVLARES AVGG S C

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year248-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight16.1 g
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#160A, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.160A
Obverse descriptionBust of Philip the Arab, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator) Marcus Julius Philip, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionStag, walking right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSAECVLARES AVGG S C
(Translation: Secular Games of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (248-249)  - -
Catalog ID4269882940
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