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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Philippus I P M TR P VI COS P P; Felicitas
249 year| Silver | 4.1 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 | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282159 |
|---|---|
| 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 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) 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 decreased during Philip's reign, from 5.4 grams to 4.1 grams, which reflects the empire's financial struggles and inflationary pressures at the time. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and interesting artifact from a pivotal period in Roman history.
