How do you identify RIC IV Philip I 131?

The obverse depicts Bust of Otacilia Severa, diademed, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription OTACIL SEVERA AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Otacilia Severa, diademed, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription OTACIL SEVERA AVG. Portrait type: diademed.

Philip The Arab Antoninianus — RIC IV Philip I 131

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Philip I 131

Ruler

Philip The Arab

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

248 AD-249 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

OTACIL SEVERA AVG

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

Reverse

OTACIL SEVERA AVG

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

About This Type

This RIC IV Philip I 131 is an antoninianus of Philip The Arab (248 AD-249 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Bust of Otacilia Severa, diademed, draped, on crescent, right.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Philip I 131?: RIC IV Philip I 131 is a Silver Antoninianus of Philip The Arab (248 AD-249 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Philip I 131.
How do you identify RIC IV Philip I 131?: The obverse depicts Bust of Otacilia Severa, diademed, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription OTACIL SEVERA AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Otacilia Severa, diademed, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription OTACIL SEVERA AVG. Portrait type: diademed.