© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Philippus I LAETIT FVNDAT; Laetitia
| Silver | 4.2 g | 22 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 | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and rudder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETIT FVNDAT
Translation:
Laetitia Fundata.
Established joy.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.676–4.87 g;Diameter varies: 21.9–23 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 Laetitia on its reverse, was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during Philip's reign, from 50% to 40%, in an effort to address inflation and debasement of the currency. Despite this, the coin remained an important part of everyday transactions and trade throughout the empire.
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 (LAETIT FVNDAT; Laetitia) (244-247) coin.
