Antoninianus - Philippus II ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma and Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, 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 Philippus II (also known as Philip the Arab), who ruled the Roman Empire from 244 to 249 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Philippus II to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of Rome's founding, and it features the image of the goddess Roma on one side and the goddess Victory on the other. The use of these two figures was meant to symbolize the eternal nature of Rome and its dominance over the surrounding regions. It's worth noting that the Antoninianus was a widely used denomination during the Roman Empire, and coins like the one were used for everyday transactions. They were made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time. Despite their age, some of these coins have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors and historians.
