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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Philippus II PIETAS AVGVSTOR
| Silver | 4.7 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-246 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Spinkler, simpulum, jug, knife, and lituus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGVSTOR
Translation:
Pietas Augustorum.
Piety of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Philippus II (PIETAS AVGVSTOR) was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite this, the coin's design remained relatively consistent throughout the period, with the obverse featuring a portrait of the emperor and the reverse bearing the image of Pietas, the goddess of duty and devotion, who was often depicted standing next to a column or an altar. This suggests that the coin's designers were trying to convey a sense of stability and continuity during a time of upheaval.
