Sestertius - Philippus I PAX AETERNA S C; Pax
| 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#282330 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AETERNA S C
Translation:
Pax Aeterna. Senatus Consultum.
Eternal peace. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Philippus I (also known as Philip the Arab) and the goddess Pax, was minted during a time of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire. This is reflected in the coin's inscription, "Pax Aeterna," which means "Eternal Peace." This coin was part of a series of coins minted during Philip's reign that emphasized themes of peace and prosperity, which was a departure from the more militaristic imagery that had been common on earlier Roman coins.
