Sestertius - Philippus I P M TR P V COS III P P S C, Felicitas

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 248-249
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Sestertius (1/8)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Bronze
Weight 16.2 g
Diameter 27.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#153A, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.153A
Obverse description Bust of Philip the Arab, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Marcus Iulius Philippus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Marcus Julius Philip, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering P M TR P V COS III P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
Mintage ND (248-249) - -
Numisquare ID 4500205650
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