Antoninianus - Philippus I P M TR P IIII COS II P P; Felicitas
247 year| Silver | 3.5 g | 23 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae 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
Mass varies: 3.02–4 g;Diameter varies: 22–24 mm;
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, who ruled the Roman Empire from 244 to 249 AD. The coin's design features the image of the goddess Felicitas, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. Felicitas was the goddess of good luck, prosperity, and happiness, and her image was often used to convey the idea of a prosperous and happy reign. The coin's silver content and relatively small weight of 3.5 grams also make it an interesting example of Roman coinage during this time.
