Antoninianus - Philippus I SAECVLARES AVGG
248 year| Silver | 4.6 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 | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Antelope, walking right.
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's design also included the emperor's title, "SAECVLARES AVGG," which translates to "Defender of the Senate and People," highlighting the emperor's role as a protector of the Roman state.
