Antoninianus - Philippus II P M TR P VI COS P P
249 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#282425 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Philip II, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear reversed in left hand; at feet, captive.
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
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 deities, this coin features a portrait of the emperor's wife, Marcia Otacilia Severa. This is a rare example of a Roman coin that highlights the importance of a empress or empress consort. Additionally, the coin's reverse side features a depiction of the goddess Victory, which was a common motif on Roman coins, but the inclusion of the empress's portrait on the obverse side makes this coin stand out.
