Antoninianus - Philippus I P M TR P V COS III P P; Felicitas
248 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 248 |
| 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#282158 |
|---|---|
| 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 V COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul for the third 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 Felicitas, was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually debased during this period, meaning that it contained less silver than previous coins, which led to inflation and economic instability. Despite this, the coin remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence, and its design featuring the emperor and a goddess reflects the imperial cult that was prevalent during this time.
