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© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Antoninianus - Philippus II AETERNIT IMPER; Sol
| Silver | 4.4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 246-247 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNIT IMPER
Translation:
Aeternitas Imperii.
The eternity of the Roman Empire.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.82–5.38 g;Diameter varies: 21.3–24 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 Philip II (also known as Philippus II), who ruled the Roman Empire from 244 to 249 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Philip II to promote the cult of the Roman sun god, Sol, and features an image of the sun god on the reverse side. The coin's design was meant to emphasize the emperor's connection to the divine and his role as the protector of the empire.
