As - Philippus II PIETAS AVGVSTORVM; Philippus I
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-246 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Busts of Philip the Arab, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right and Philip II, draped, bare-headed, left, facing one another.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGVSTORVM
Translation:
Pietas Augustorum.
Piety of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Philippus II (also known as Philip the Arab) on one side, and an image of Pietas Augustorum (or "the piety of the emperors") on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing significant challenges, including economic struggles and external threats. Despite these challenges, the coin's design emphasizes the importance of the emperor's piety and devotion to the gods, highlighting the role of religion in Roman society during this period.
