Antoninianus - Philippus II, Philippus I, and Otacilia Severa AVG PATRI AVG MATRI
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 246-247 |
| 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#282414 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Busts of Philip the Arab, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right and Otacilia, diademed, draped, left, facing one another.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVG PATRI AVG MATRI
Translation:
Augusti Patri Augusti Matri.
Father of the emperor (Augustus), mother of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Roman empress, Otacilia Severa, on its reverse side, making it a rare and significant piece of history.
