Antoninianus - Philippus I SAECVLARES AVGG
248 year| Silver | 3.3 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Goat or Hind walking, left.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAECVLARES AVGG
Unabridged legend: Saeculares Duorum Augustorum.
Translation: Secular Games of the two emperors.
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 featured a unique blend of Roman and Greek elements, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence of the Roman Empire at the time.