Antoninianus - Philippus I COS II P P; Apollo
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude to waist, seated left, holding laurel-branch and resting left elbow on lyre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS II P P
Translation:
Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
Consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Philippus I (COS II P P; Apollo) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted various gods and goddesses from the Roman pantheon. This particular coin features Apollo, the god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, and is one of the few coins from this series that has survived in relatively large numbers, making it a popular collector's item among numismatists.