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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Philippus I AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas
| Silver | 4 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-247 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopia in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVGG
Translation:
Aequitas Duorum Augustorum.
Equity of the two emperors.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.071–5.13 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–24.81 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Philippus I (also known as Philip the Arab) and the goddess Aequitas, was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design reflects this, as Aequitas, the goddess of equality and justice, was often depicted on coins during this period to promote the idea of fairness and stability in the face of economic uncertainty. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition was a departure from the previous bronze coins, which suggests that the Roman Empire was experimenting with different materials and denominations to address inflation and economic challenges.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (244-247) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Philippus I (AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas) (244-247) coin.
