© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Philippus I TRANQVILLITAS AVGG; Tranquilitas
248 year| Silver | 4 g | 21.5 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 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Tranquillitas, draped, standing left, holding capricorn (?) in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TRANQVILLITAS AVGG
Translation:
Tranquillitas Duorum Augustorum.
Tranquility of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.05–4.94 g;Diameter varies: 20–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin bearing the image of Philippus I and the inscription "TRANQVILLITAS AVGG" (Tranquility of the Emperors) was issued during a time of great turmoil and political instability in the Roman Empire. Despite this, the coin's design and message aimed to promote a sense of calm and stability, highlighting the importance of the emperor's role in maintaining peace and prosperity throughout the empire.
