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
Weight5 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#69, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.69
Obverse descriptionBust of Philip the Arab, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG P M
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Iulius Philippus Pius Felix Augustus, Pontifex Maximus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus 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 ID9000291850
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