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Antoninianus - Philippus I SAECVLARES AVGG
248 year| Silver | 3.9 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 248 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Lion, walking right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAECVLARES AVGG
Translation:
Saeculares Duorum Augustorum.
Secular Games of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.54–4.7 g;Diameter varies: 20–24 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), is notable for its unusual design. While most Roman coins of the time featured images of the emperor or other deities, this coin features a depiction of the Roman Empire's coat of arms, known as the "SAECVLARES AVGG" (meaning "forever victorious"). This design was used during a brief period in the mid-3rd century AD and is considered a rare and unique feature among Roman coins.
