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Aureus - Philippus I AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas
| Gold | 4.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-247 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282085 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVGG
Translation:
Aequitas Duorum Augustorum.
Equity of the two emperors.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Philippus I (AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman society during the reign of Emperor Philippus I.
