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Æ24 - Antoninus Pius COL IVL AVG PHIL; Philippi
| Bronze | 6.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Philippi (Roman province of Macedonia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-161 |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#301051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two figures on base: Augustus standing, left, wearing military dress, holding patera over altar, resting hand on sword, being crownded by female figure, standing, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COL IVL AVG PHIL
Unabridged legend: Colonia Iulia Augusta Philippensis.
Translation: Julia Augusta Philippensis Colony.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antoninus Pius, who was known for his peaceful and prosperous reign, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of a woman representing the province of Macedonia, highlighting the coin's origin from the Roman province of Macedonia.