© Private collection of Junior Sena
© Private collection of Junior Sena
Antoninianus - Philippus I LAETIT FVNDAT; Laetitia
| Silver | 3.7 g | - |
| 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 | 3.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282102 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and rudder in left hand, right foot on prow.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETIT FVNDAT
Translation:
Laetitia Fundata.
Established joy.
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 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 3.7 grams to 3.4 grams, in an effort to combat inflation and stabilize the empire's economy. Despite this change, the coin remained a widely used and important form of currency throughout the empire.
