© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Denarius - Philippus II PRINCIPI IVVENT
| Silver | 2.7 g | 20 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 | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282399 |
|---|---|
| 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
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Philippus II (PRINCIPI IVVENT) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Philip II (244-249 AD), and it features an image of the emperor on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side bears the inscription "PRINCIPI IVVENT" which means "to the prince of youth" in Latin. This coin was minted to commemorate Philip II's appointment as the Prince of Youth, a title that was given to him by the Roman Senate. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
