Sestertius - Philippus I SECVRIT ORBIS S C, Securitas

€282,341.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight19.4 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#190, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.190
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 descriptionSecuritas, draped, seated left, holding sceptre in right hand and propping head on left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSECVRIT ORBIS S C
(Translation: Securitas Orbis. Senatus Consultum. Safety of the world. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID4840706650
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