© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Philippus I ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma
| Gold | 4.5 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 | 4.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory, winged, draped, in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at side, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE
Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
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 (ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Philip I, also known as Philip the Arab, on one side, and the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Philip's reign from 244 to 247 AD and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The use of gold in the coin's composition reflects the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this time period.
