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Antoninianus - Philippus I PAX FVNDATA CVM PERSIS; Pax
| Silver | 5 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-246 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX FVNDATA CVM PERSIS
Translation:
Pax Fundata Cum Persis.
Peace established with the Persians.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.89–7.15 g;Diameter varies: 22–25.5 mm;
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 Pax, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's inscription, "PAX FVNDATA CVM PERSIS," translates to "Peace established with the Persians," which refers to the peace treaty that Philippus I negotiated with the Sassanid Empire in 244 AD. This treaty marked the beginning of a period of relative peace and stability in the empire, which lasted for several decades. Despite this, the coin's minting was likely a response to the ongoing military conflicts and political instability of the time, as the Roman Empire continued to face threats from external forces.
