Antoninianus - Philippus II ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma
| Silver | 3.8 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory, winged, draped, in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE
Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
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 replace the denarius as the standard currency. The coin was named after Philip's predecessor, Emperor Antoninus Pius, who had introduced a similar coin called the antoninianus aureus. Despite its introduction, the Antoninianus coin faced opposition from the Roman Senate and was eventually phased out in favor of the denarius.