Antoninianus - Philippus I VIRTVS EXERCITVS, Virtus

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year244-246
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.7 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#74, OCRE#ric.4.ph_i.74
Obverse descriptionBust of Philip the Arab, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP IVL PHILIPPVS PIVS FEL(IX) 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 descriptionVirtus, draped, standing right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield; foot sometimes seen to rest on helmet.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS EXERCITVS
(Translation: Virtus Exercitus. Courage of the army.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (244-246)  - -
Catalog ID6871535760
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