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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Philippus I SAECVLARES AVGG S C
| Bronze | 11 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 248-249 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282277 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Low column inscribed COS III.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAECVLARES AVGG S C
Translation:
Saeculares Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Secular Games of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.16–12.51 g;Diameter varies: 25–27.2 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare misspelling of the emperor's name, with "Philippus" instead of the correct "Philippus I". This error was likely caused by a mistake in the die-cutting process and makes the coin a unique and valuable collector's item.
