Sestertius - Philippus I FID EXERCIT S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Philip the Arab, standing on platform, haranguing three soldiers, standing with standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FID EXERCIT S C
Translation:
Fides Exercitus. Senatus Consultum.
Loyalty of the army. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Philippus I (FID EXERCIT S C) coin is that it features an image of Emperor Philip I, also known as Philip the Arab, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a scene of a Roman soldier standing next to a trophy of captured weapons, symbolizing the military victories of the Roman Empire during Philip's reign.
