© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Philippus I P M TR P III COS P P; Felicitas
246 year| Silver | 3.9 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 246 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P III COS P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.47–4.9 g;Diameter varies: 20–24.3 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Philippus I, also known as Philip the Arab, who was a Roman Emperor from 244 to 249 AD. He was known for his attempts to restore peace and stability to the Roman Empire after a period of turmoil, and his coinage reflects this focus on stability and prosperity. The image of Felicitas, the goddess of good luck and prosperity, on the reverse side of the coin further emphasizes this theme.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (246) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Philippus I (P M TR P III COS P P; Felicitas) (246) coin.
