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Aureus - Philip I and Philip II LIBERALITAS AVGG III; Rome
| Gold | 4.70 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) Philip II (Marcus Iulius Severus Philippus) (247-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 247-249 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.70 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#377538 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Philip I (Philip the Arab) and Philip II, seated left on curule chairs; Philip I (Philip the Arab) nearer spectator, holds short scepter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGG III
Unabridged legend: Liberatlitas Duorum Augustorum Tertia.
Translation: Third liberality of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Unpublished.Gold coins dating from the reign of the two Philips are exceptionally rare, due to the increasing scarcity of precious metals in the mid-third century. This beautiful aureus displays an exceptionally lifelike portrait of the 10-year-old Philip II; the reverse, hitherto unknown as an aureus type but well-known from silver and bronze issues, shows the two Philips preparing to hand out money to the citizens of Rome in celebration of Rome's "New Age" and the younger's elevation to the rank of Augustus.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Philip I and Philip II on the same coin, which was a common practice during the Roman Empire known as "joint rule." This coin specifically commemorates the third year of their joint reign, as indicated by the inscription "LIBERALITAS AVGG III" on the reverse side. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was issued during a brief period of co-rule between two Roman emperors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (247-249) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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