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© Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte Halle (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Philippus I PAX AETERNA; Pax
| Silver | 4.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-247 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, running left, holding branch in right hand and transverse spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AETERNA
Translation:
Pax Aeterna.
Eternal peace.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.99–5.06 g;Diameter varies: 22.89–23 mm;
Example of this type:
Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte Halle
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Philippus I (PAX AETERNA; Pax) was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of the emperor and the goddess Pax (Peace), reflects the empire's shift towards a more centralized and autocratic government, as well as the growing influence of Christianity. Despite its small size, this coin provides valuable insights into the cultural and historical context of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
