Antoninianus - Philippus I SAECVLARES AVGG
248 year| Silver | 3.7 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion, walking left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAECVLARES AVGG
Translation:
Saeculares Duorum Augustorum.
Secular Games of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
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 of victory, Victoria, on the reverse side. This is a rare example of a Roman coin that does not feature an image of the emperor who issued it.
