Philip The Arab Dupondius
RIC IV Philip I 202C · 248 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG
Bust of Otacilia Severa, diademed, draped, on crescent, right
Reverse
SAECVLARES AVGG S C
Low column
About This Type
This RIC IV Philip I 202C is a dupondius of Philip The Arab (248 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Low column. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.87g, 27mm diameter.
About the Dupondius
The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Philip I 202C?
- RIC IV Philip I 202C is a Bronze Dupondius of Philip The Arab (248 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Philip I 202C.
- How do you identify RIC IV Philip I 202C?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Otacilia Severa, diademed, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG. The reverse depicts Low column with the inscription SAECVLARES AVGG S C. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Philip I 202C?
- RIC IV Philip I 202C was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.87g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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