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Antoninianus - Philippus I SECVRIT ORBIS; Securitas
| Silver | 4.2 g | 22.5 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 | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated, left, holding sceptre in right hand and propping head up on left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRIT ORBIS
Translation:
Securitas Orbis.
Safety of the world.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.27–5.39 g;Diameter varies: 21–24.6 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Philippus I, also known as Philip the Arab, who ruled the Roman Empire from 244 to 249 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Philippus I to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a secure and prosperous entity, with the inscription "SECVRIT ORBIS" meaning "Security of the World" and "Securitas" on the reverse side of the coin. This coin was made of silver and weighed 4.2 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time. It's interesting to note that Philippus I was the first Roman Emperor to use the title "Augustus" which means "revered one" in Latin, and was also the first emperor to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of Rome's founding.
