Sestertius - Philippus II and Philippus I LIBERALITAS AVGG II S C

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 246-249
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Sestertius (1/8)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Bronze
Weight 17.8 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#266, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.266
Obverse description Bust of Philip II, 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 Philip 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering LIBERALITAS AVGG II S C
(Translation: Liberatlitas Duorum Augustorum Secunda. Senatus Consultum. Second liberality of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (246-249) - -
Numisquare ID 9089575000
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