© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Philippus II PRINCIPI IVVENT
| Silver | 4.4 g | 23.5 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 | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282397 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Philip II, in military attire, standing right, holding globe in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENT
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.47–4.75 g;Diameter varies: 23.4–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Philip II, who was only 14 years old when he became emperor, making him one of the youngest rulers in Roman history. Despite his young age, Philip II was able to maintain stability in the empire and implement several reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system that included the Antoninianus coin.
