Antoninianus - Philippus I VIRTVS AVG, Virtus

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year244-249
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#114, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.114
Obverse descriptionBust of Philip the Arab, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP PHILIPPVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Philippus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Philip, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVirtus, draped, standing right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield (?).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Courage of the emperor.)
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Mint
MintageND (244-249)  - -
Catalog ID4976258300
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