Antoninianus - Philippus I PAX FVNDATA CVM PERSIS, Pax

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year244-246
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.76 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#72, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.72
Obverse descriptionBust of Philip the Arab, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP IVL PHILIPPVS PIVS FEL AVG P M
(Translation: Imperator Iulius Philippus Pius Felix Augustus, Pontifex Maximus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Julius Philip, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus), high priest.)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX FVNDATA CVM PERSIS
(Translation: Pax Fundata Cum Persis. Peace established with the Persians.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-246)  - -
Catalog ID8788648870
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