Antoninianus - Philippus I VIRTVS AVG, Virtus

€282,129.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year244-247
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.2 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#53, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.53
Obverse descriptionBust of Philip the Arab, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Marcus Iulius Philippus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Marcus Julius Philip, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVirtus, draped, seated, on cuirass, left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; shield sometimes behind cuirass.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Courage of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-247)  - -
Catalog ID6295039970
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