Dupondius - Philippus I AETERNITATIS AVGG S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elephant, guided by driver with goad and wand, walking left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITATIS AVGG S C
Translation:
Aeternitas Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Eternity of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius coin is that it features an image of Emperor Philip I (also known as Philippus I) on one side, and an image of the Roman goddess Aeternitas on the other. Aeternitas was a personification of eternity and was often depicted holding a scepter and a globe, symbolizing the eternal nature of the Roman Empire. The coin's design was meant to emphasize the idea of the emperor's divine right to rule and the eternal nature of his power.
