Roman — Roman; 244-249; Reece Period 12 (Gordian III to Valerian)
Coin, sestertius
A copper alloy sestertius coin of Emperor Philip I, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 244-249. The back of the coin depicts Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory. This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 244-249.
Obv: Draped, cuirassed and laureate bust of Philip I, facing right. Obv inscription: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Rev: Victory, advancing right, holding a wreath in her extended right hand and a palm leaf in the left. Rev inscription: VICTORIA AVG. SC in field.
Ref: RIC IV (1949), p.92, no.191.
Condition: VF.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N633
- Object name:
- coin, sestertius
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Philip I, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 244-249; Reece Period 12 (Gordian III to Valerian)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 29 mm, WT 18.3 g, Axis 0
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
- —
- License this image:
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