Sestertius - Philippus II LIBERALITAS AVGG III S C

€282,478.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year246-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight18.7 g
Dimensions29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#267A, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.267A
Obverse descriptionBust of Philip II, 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 descriptionPhilip the Arab and Philip II, seated left, on curule chairs, extending right hands; Philip the Arab, nearer spectator, holds short sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERALITAS AVGG III S C
(Translation: Liberatlitas Duorum Augustorum Tertia. Senatus Consultum. Third liberality of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (246-249)  - -
Catalog ID7368956670
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