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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Philippus II PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
| 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 | 244-246 |
| 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#282407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Philip II, standing left, holding standard in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
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 II (PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS) (244-246) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Philip II, also known as Philip the Arab, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Philip II's reign, which lasted from 244 to 249 AD, and was used as a means of promoting the emperor's image and ideology throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design and symbolism reflect the cultural and political values of the Roman Empire during this time period.
