How do you identify RIC IV Philip I 120B?

The obverse depicts Bust of Otacilia Severa, diademed, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding box of perfume in left hand with the inscription PIETAS AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Philip I 120B?

RIC IV Philip I 120B was struck in Silver, standard weight 5.06g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Philip The Arab Antoninianus — RIC IV Philip I 120B

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Philip I 120B

Ruler

Philip The Arab

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

244 AD-246 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

5.06g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG

Bust of Otacilia Severa, diademed, draped, on crescent, right

Reverse

PIETAS AVGG

Pietas, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding box of perfume in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Philip I 120B is an antoninianus of Philip The Arab (244 AD-246 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding box of perfume in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 5.06g, 21mm diameter.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

All Philip The Arab coins Rome mint All Antoninianus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Philip I 120B?: RIC IV Philip I 120B is a Silver Antoninianus of Philip The Arab (244 AD-246 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Philip I 120B.
How do you identify RIC IV Philip I 120B?: The obverse depicts Bust of Otacilia Severa, diademed, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding box of perfume in left hand with the inscription PIETAS AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Philip I 120B?: RIC IV Philip I 120B was struck in Silver, standard weight 5.06g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.