Antoninianus - Philippus I (VICTORIA AVGG; Victory) (244-247) front Antoninianus - Philippus I (VICTORIA AVGG; Victory) (244-247) back
Antoninianus - Philippus I (VICTORIA AVGG; Victory) (244-247) photo
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Antoninianus - Philippus I VICTORIA AVGG; Victory

 
Silver 4.1 g 24 mm
Description
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
4.1 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#282127
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Victory, winged, draped, standing, left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA AVGG

Translation:
Victoria Duorum Augustorum.
Victory of the two emperors (Augusti).

Comment

Mass varies: 3.43–5.64 g;
Diameter varies: 23–25.27 mm;

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Antoninianus coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Philip I (also known as Philippus I) in 244 AD, and it was the first coin to feature the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on one side, and the emperor's portrait on the other. This coin was significant because it marked a departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which had previously featured images of gods and goddesses, and it was the first time that a Roman emperor had included his own image on a coin. This change in design was seen as a way for Philip I to promote his own image and legitimacy as emperor, and it set a precedent for future Roman emperors to do the same.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (244-247)  - - - - - -

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