© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
Æ26 - Philippus I CAES ANTIOCH COL S R
| Bronze | 11.2 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch of Pisidia (Galatia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| Value | Assaria (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#390570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pax holding branch and scepter running to the left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAES ANTIOCH COL
S R
Translation: Antioch
Comment
Possibly due to the youthful portrait, some attribute this to Philip II (son of Philip I, the arab)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Philippus I, also known as Philip the Arab, who was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 244 to 249 AD. He was born in present-day Turkey and was known for his efforts to restore peace and stability to the Roman Empire after a period of turmoil. The coin was minted during his reign and features his image on one side, with the other side bearing the image of a goddess, possibly Tyche or Fortuna, and the inscription "CAES ANTIOCH COL S R," indicating that it was minted in Antioch of Pisidia, which is now in modern-day Turkey.
