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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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#282402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Philip II, standing left, holding globe in right hand and standard in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENT
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.8688–4.95 g;Diameter varies: 19.9–21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Philippus II (PRINCIPI IVVENT) coin was used as a form of currency during the Roman Empire, and its value was equivalent to 25 silver denarii.
