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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Philippus II PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
| Silver | 4.7 g | 23 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 | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Philip II, standing left, holding standard in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Unabridged legend: Principi Juventutis.
Translation: To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.72–4.77 g;Diameter varies: 23–23.1 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Philip II (also known as Philippus II), who ruled the Roman Empire from 244 to 249 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Philip II to promote the cult of the Roman gods, and it features an image of the goddess Victory (or Victoria) on the reverse side. The inscription "PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS" on the coin means "to the prince of youth," which was a title given to the emperor to emphasize his role as a leader and protector of the Roman people.
