Antoninianus - Philippus I SAECVLARES AVGG
248 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antelope, 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 was issued during the reign of Philippus I (244-249 AD), was a significant departure from previous Roman coinage. It was the first coin to feature a double portrait of the emperor and his son, a practice that would become common in later Roman coinage. The coin also featured the legend "SAECVLARES AVGG," which translates to "Companions of the Emperors," highlighting the importance of the emperor's advisors and officials in Roman governance. This coin is a valuable piece of history, providing insight into the political and social structures of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
