Sestertius - Philippus I VICTORIA AVG S C, Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight18.7 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#192A, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.192A
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 descriptionVictory, winged, draped, running left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AVG S C
(Translation: Victoria Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID9928057240
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