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Aureus - Philippus II PRINCIPI IVVENT
| Gold | 4.6 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-246 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Philip II, in military attire, standing right, holding globe in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENT
Unabridged legend: Principi Juventutis
Translation: To the prince of the youth
Comment
Biaggi 1390.
Mass varies: 4.55–4.76 g.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Philippus II (PRINCIPI IVVENT) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts an image of Emperor Philip II, while the reverse side features the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, which was a common motif in Greek coinage. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse nature of the Roman Empire at the time, which was a multicultural society with roots in both Roman and Greek civilizations.
