Antoninianus - Philippus I P M TR P III or IIII? COS P P; Apollo
| 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#282179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude to waist, seated left, holding laurel-branch and resting left elbow on lyre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P III (or IIII?) 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Philippus I (also known as Philip the Arab) and Apollo on its reverse, was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually debased during this period, meaning that it contained less silver than previously minted coins, which led to inflation and economic instability. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable and interesting artifact for collectors and historians today.