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Sestertius - Philippus I NOBILITAS AVGG S C; Nobilitas
| Bronze | 17.1 g | 26.5 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 | 17.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nobilitas, draped, standing right, holding vertical sceptre in right hand and globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NOBILITAS AVGG S C
Translation:
Nobilitas Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Nobility of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 14.76–19.21 g;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 a Roman Emperor from 244 to 249 AD. What's interesting is that Philip was not born into a noble family, but he rose to power through his military career and was eventually chosen as emperor by the Roman Senate. This coin, which features the image of Philip and the inscription "NOBILITAS AVGG S C" (meaning "The Nobility of the Augusti"), highlights Philip's efforts to promote himself as a noble and powerful leader, despite his humble origins.
