Philip I ‘The Arab’ AE Sestertius – FELICITAS TEMP, Felicitas – Ancient Roman Coin AD 244–249 M71

Philip I ‘The Arab’ AE Sestertius – FELICITAS TEMP, Felicitas – Ancient Roman Coin AD 244–249 M71

Philip I ‘The Arab’ AE Sestertius – FELICITAS TEMP, Felicitas – Ancient Roman Coin AD 244–249

Product Description

–aduceus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left.

The letters S C appear across the reverse field, referring to Senatus Consulto.

The reverse legend FELICITAS TEMP refers to the prosperity or “Happiness of the Times.”

This type is catalogued as RIC IV 169a, Cohen 44 and Sear 8992.

Coin Details

• Empire: Roman Empire
• Emperor: Philip I “The Arab”
• Reign: AD 244–249
• Denomination: AE Sestertius
• Metal: Bronze
• Mint: Rome
• Obverse: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG
• Reverse: FELICITAS TEMP
• Reverse Type: Felicitas with caduceus and cornucopia
• Reference: RIC IV 169a; Cohen 44; Sear 8992
• Period: Roman Imperial

Condition

Ancient circulated condition with substantial wear and natural brown-green patination.

The portrait of Philip I remains clearly recognizable, including his distinctive facial profile, laureate crown and portions of the surrounding legend. The reverse is more worn but the standing figure of Felicitas and portions of the design remain identifiable.

Surface wear, deposits and patina are consistent with an ancient bronze coin approximately 1,775 years old.

The photographs show the actual coin offered.