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Sestertius - Philippus I Damascus

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Issuer Damascus (Syria)
Emperor Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 244-249
Value Sestertius (⅛)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Copper
Weight 13.09 g
Diameter 28 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
72714
References RPC Online VIII# 15981
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Laureate and cuirassed bust of Philip I to the left

Lettering: IMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS PIO FEL AVG

Reverse

Wreath with large terminal decoration inscribed ΙΕΡΑ and containing CEΒΑCΜΙΑ; below, ram's head

Lettering: COL(O)(N)(I) DAMAS(C)(O) METRO(P)(O)(LI) or METROPV, ΙΕΡΑ, CEΒΑCΜΙΑ

Mint

Damascus, Syria

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (244-249) 

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