Antoninianus - Philippus II and Philippus I P M TR P II COSS P P
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Philip I, seated left on curule chair, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P II COSS P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Philippus II and Philippus I, who were co-emperors of the Roman Empire from 244 to 249 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during their reign that featured the image of the emperors on the obverse (front side) and various gods and goddesses on the reverse (back side). The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. It's worth noting that the Antoninianus coin was a standard circulation coin used in everyday transactions, and it was not a commemorative coin or a special issue. It was used widely throughout the Roman Empire, and many of these coins have been found in archaeological excavations in various parts of Europe and the Middle East.