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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Philippus I SECVRIT ORBIS S C; Securitas
| Bronze | 19.4 g | 30 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 | 19.4 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated left, holding sceptre in right hand and propping head on left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRIT ORBIS S C
Translation:
Securitas Orbis. Senatus Consultum.
Safety of the world. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 15.52–21.7 g;Diameter varies: 29.2–31 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 Securitas on the reverse, which represents the security and stability of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Philippus I.
