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Denarius - Philippus I ADVENTVS AVGG
| Silver | 3.54 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-247 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.54 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Philip the Arab, on horse, pacing left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVS AVGG
Unabridged legend: Adventus Duorum Augustorum.
Translation: Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Philippus I (ADVENTVS AVGG) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Philip the Arab, who ruled the Roman Empire from 244 to 249 AD. The coin's design features the emperor's image on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the empire's victory over its enemies. The coin's silver content and weight were carefully controlled, with each denarius weighing approximately 3.54 grams, making it a valuable and reliable form of currency during that time.
