Sestertius - Philippus II SAECVLARES AVGG S C COS II

€282,476.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year248-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight17.2 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#265A, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.265A
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 descriptionLow column inscribed COS II.
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 (248-249)  - -
Catalog ID3440415310
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