Antoninianus - Philippus I P M TR P II COS P P
| 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#282172 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Woman, standing left, holding branch in right hand and rudder in left hand, foot on globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P II COS P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Philippus I (also known as Philip the Arab) and was a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and highly sought-after metal at the time. In fact, the silver content of the Antoninianus coin was one of the highest among all Roman coins, with some estimates suggesting that it contained up to 50% silver. This high silver content made the coin a popular choice for trade and commerce, and it helped to establish the Roman Empire as a major economic power in the ancient world.