Sestertius - Philippus I VICTORIA AVGG 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
Weight14.3 g
Dimensions29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#193, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.193
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 AVGG S C
(Translation: Victoria Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum. Victory of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID4949097090
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