RB76519. Orichalcum sestertius, RIC IV 164 (R) corr. (rev. legend), Hunter III 117, Cohen V 201, Banti 52, SRCV III 9015, VF, excellent portrait, crowded flan, some corrosion, Rome mint, weight 17.045g, maximum diameter 27.5mm, die axis 0
o, 10th emission, Jul - Sep 249 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, from front; reverse SAECVLVM NOVVM (the new age), Temple of Venus and Roma (a tetrastyle temple but shown as octastyle with the two center columns removed to allow viewing inside), statue of Roma seated within holding palladium and scepter, figures as acroteria, S C (
senatus consulto) in exergue;
rare;
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