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Antoninianus - Philippus I SALVS AVG; Salus
| Silver | 4.2 g | 21.5 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 | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing, left, feeding snake coiled around altar out of right hand and holding rudder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVG
Translation:
Salus Augusti.
Health of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.58–4.77 g;Diameter varies: 20–23.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Philippus I (SALVS AVG; Salus) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted various deities and personifications, highlighting the emperor's efforts to promote the Roman state religion and reinforce his own divine right to rule.
