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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Philippus I ADVENTVS AVGG S C
| Bronze | 20 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Philip the Arab, on horse, pacing left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVS AVGG S C
Translation:
Adventus Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperors. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 13.86–26.48 g;Diameter varies: 29–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Philippus I, also known as Philip the Arab, who was the Roman Emperor from 244 to 249 AD. During his reign, he introduced a number of reforms, including the creation of a new currency system, which included the Sestertius coin. This coin was used throughout the Roman Empire and was valued at one-fourth of a denarius, the standard unit of currency at the time. Despite being made of bronze, the Sestertius coin was still considered a valuable form of currency and was widely used for trade and commerce.
