Sestertius - Philippus I SAECVLARES AVGG S C COS II

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year248
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight16.4 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#161, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.161
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 descriptionAntelope, walking left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSAECVLARES AVGG S C COS II
(Translation: Saeculares Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum. Consul Secundum. Secular Games of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate. Consul for the second time.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (248)  - -
Catalog ID3625898470
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