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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Philippus II P M TR P VI COS P P
249 year| Silver | 4.1 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip II (Marcus Iulius Severus Philippus) (247-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 249 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 VI COS P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.628–4.66 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 the emperor or other prominent figures, this coin features a depiction of the Roman goddess Salus, who is shown standing and holding a scepter and a patera (a ritual offering dish). This is a rare example of a Roman coin that does not feature an image of the emperor, and it suggests that the coin may have been issued to commemorate a specific event or occasion, such as a military victory or a religious festival.
