Dupondius - Philippus II PIETAS AVGVSTORVM; Philippus I
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-246 |
| 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#282466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Busts of Philip the Arab, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right and Philip II, draped, bare-headed, left, facing one another.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGVSTORVM
Translation:
Pietas Augustorum.
Piety of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Philippus II (also known as Philippus I) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of Philippus II and the inscription "PIETAS AVGVSTORVM" (meaning "the piety of the emperors"), reflects the shift towards a more centralized and autocratic government under the rule of the Severan dynasty. Despite being made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive material, the coin was still considered a valuable form of currency during this time period.