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Bronze - Æ 27 mm - 13,7 grams - Die Axis 06:00 – If AN III then Struck AD 247-248. |
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IMP [M IVL] PHILIPPVS AVG (Imperator Marcus Julius Philippus Augustus).
Bust of laureate, cuirassed and bearded emperor wearing Paludamentum, facing right.
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[PROVINC]-IA D-ACI-A (Provincia Dacia - Province of Dacia).
Dacia, standing, full front facing right, in long Chiton and wearing a Phrygian cap. In lrigh arm holding the standard of the legion V (with its symbol the eagle at left on bottom). In the left arm the standard of legion XIII (with its symbol the lion at right on bottom). Only right side legionary standard and its ‘III’ is still visible. Unsure if she wears a sword or Logobolon.
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AN II (Year 2 of obtaining provincial status). |
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"From Sear GICV: "In AD 246 Philip achieved a victory over the barbarians who were harassing the Roman province of Dacia. The eagle and the lion were the emblems of Legions V and XIII, which took part in the campaign."
Minted in Sarmizegetusa (Colonia Ulpia Traiana Augusta Dacica Sarmizegetusa) capital of Provincia Dacia.
Obv. : Good but worn - Rev. : Good but worn.
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