Denarius - Philippus I PIETAS AVGG
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Busts of Philip II, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, on left and Otacilia, diademed, draped, on right, facing one another.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG
Translation:
Pietas Duorum Augustorum.
Piety of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Philippus I (PIETAS AVGG) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas, which represents the personification of piety and devotion, on the reverse side. This highlights the importance of religious devotion and loyalty to the Roman state during the reign of Emperor Philippus I.
