© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Philippus I SALVS AVG; Salus
| Silver | 4.2 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-247 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing, right, feeding snake, held in both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVG
Translation:
Salus Augusti.
Health of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Philippus I (SALVS AVG; Salus) was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during this period, which led to inflation and devaluation of the currency. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
