Antoninianus - Philippus I P M TR P VI COS P P
249 year| Silver | 3.8 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 249 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Philip the Arab, veiled, standing left, sacrificing over tripod out of right hand and holding wand in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VI COS P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Philippus I, who ruled the Roman Empire from 244 to 249 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Philippus I to commemorate his military victories, and it features an image of the emperor wearing a radiate crown, which symbolized his divine status. The coin also bears the inscription "P M TR P VI COS P P," which stands for "Pater Mundi Triplicis Reginae Pater VI Cos Pater Pater," meaning "Father of the World, Three Times Consul, Father of the Fatherland." This inscription highlights Philippus I's status as a powerful and influential leader in the Roman Empire.
