© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Philippus I P M TR P III COS P P S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 20.6 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 246-249 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20.6 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P III COS P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 16.04–30.92 g;Diameter varies: 28.5–34.2 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 an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, which means "good luck" or "happiness" in Latin. This suggests that the coin may have been minted to commemorate a significant event or to promote good fortune for the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Philippus I.
