Antoninianus - Philippus II P M TR P VI COS P P
249 year| Silver | 2.7 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion, radiate, walking right.
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
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Philip II (244-249 AD), who was known for his attempts to reform the Roman Empire's economy and military. One of his reforms was to introduce a new coinage system that included the Antoninianus, which was a silver coin that was meant to be equal in value to two Denarii. However, due to inflation and debasement of the currency, the Antoninianus eventually lost its value and was replaced by other coins. Despite this, the coin remains an interesting piece of history and a testament to the economic and political changes that took place during Philip II's reign.
