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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Philippus I P M TR P VI COS P P
249 year| Silver | 4 g | 22.5 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 | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282161 |
|---|---|
| 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
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Philippus I (also known as Philip the Arab), is notable for its unusual design. While most Roman coins of the time featured images of the emperor or other prominent figures, this coin features a depiction of the Roman goddess Salus, who is shown standing and holding a snake. This is a rare example of a Roman coin that does not feature an image of the emperor who issued it. Additionally, the coin's reverse side features the inscription "P M TR P VI COS P P," which stands for "Pater Mundi Triplicis Rex VI COS Pater Patriae," or "Father of the World, Three Times Consul, Father of the Country." This inscription highlights Philippus I's role as a powerful and influential leader in the Roman Empire.
