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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Philippus I TRANQVILITAS AVGG; Tranquilitas
| Bronze | 19.3 g | 29.5 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 | 19.3 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tranquilitas, draped, standing left, holding capricorn (?) in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TRANQVILITAS AVGG
Translation:
Tranquillitas Duorum Augustorum.
Tranquility of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 15.56–21.8 g;Diameter varies: 26.5–32 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 Tranquillitas (representing tranquility) on the reverse, which was a unique and innovative design for a Roman coin at the time.
