Antoninianus - Philippus II and Philippus I PRINCIPI IVVENT
| 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#282447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Philip the Arab, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear reversed; at feet, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENT
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Roman emperor, Philip I, who ruled from 244 to 249 AD, and his son, Philip II, who ruled from 244 to 249 AD, together on the same coin. This is a unique representation of a father-son duo on a Roman coin, highlighting the importance of family and succession in Roman imperial politics.