Antoninianus - Philippus I IOVI STATORI; Jupiter
| 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#282176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, standing front, holding spear (sceptre) in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI STATORI
Translation:
Iovi Statoris.
To Jupiter, the upholder (preserver).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Philippus I (also known as Philip the Arab) and Jupiter, is notable for its unusual design. While most Roman coins of the time featured the emperor's portrait on one side and a deity or other symbol on the other, this coin features Jupiter on the obverse (front side) and Philippus I on the reverse (back side). This is a rare example of a Roman coin that deviates from the standard layout of the time, and it may have been done to emphasize the emperor's association with the god Jupiter.