Antoninianus - Philippus I P M TR P IIII COS II P P; Concordia
247 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 247 |
| 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#282157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, veiled, standing left, holding patera in right hand and wand in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P IIII COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time, 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 the goddess Concordia, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was minted in 247 AD, just a few years after the Roman Empire had been plagued by a series of civil wars, political instability, and foreign invasions. Despite these challenges, the coin still bears the image of Concordia, who was the goddess of harmony and unity, reflecting the Roman Empire's desire for peace and stability during this tumultuous period.
