Antoninianus - Philippus I P M TR P II COS P P; Minerva
245 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 245 |
| 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#282054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand, foot on helmet.
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 , which features Philippus I (also known as Philip the Arab) and Minerva, was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Philip, who was the first Roman emperor to be born outside of Italy, and it reflects the growing influence of Christianity and the decline of traditional Roman religions. The coin's design, which features Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, on the reverse, suggests that the emperor was promoting the values of wisdom and knowledge, which were central to Christian teachings. This coin is a fascinating example of how art and religion were used to promote political ideologies during this time period.
