Antoninianus - Philippus II P M TR P IIII COS P P
247 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 247 |
| 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#282421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Philip II, veiled, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P IIII COS P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Philippus II (also known as Philip the Arab), is notable for its unusual design. While most Roman coins of the time featured images of gods, goddesses, or other mythological figures, this coin features a portrait of the emperor himself, which was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage design. This change in design was likely a result of Philippus II's efforts to promote his own image and legitimacy as emperor, and it marks a significant shift in the way Roman emperors were represented on coins.
