RIC IV Philip I 244 Philip The Arab obverse, Bust of Philip II, radiate, draped, cuirassed, left Obverse
RIC IV Philip I 244 Philip The Arab reverse, Hexastyle temple with statue of Roma in centre Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC IV Philip I 244
Ruler
Philip The Arab
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
244 AD-249 AD
Mint
Antiocheia Syria
Metal
Silver
Weight
4.41g
Diameter
24mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG

Bust of Philip II, radiate, draped, cuirassed, left

Reverse

SAECVLVM NOVVM

Hexastyle temple with statue of Roma in centre

About This Type

This RIC IV Philip I 244 is an antoninianus of Philip The Arab (244 AD-249 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Hexastyle temple with statue of Roma in centre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.41g, 24mm 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 Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Philip I 244?
RIC IV Philip I 244 is a Silver Antoninianus of Philip The Arab (244 AD-249 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Philip I 244.
How do you identify RIC IV Philip I 244?
The obverse depicts Bust of Philip II, radiate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hexastyle temple with statue of Roma in centre with the inscription SAECVLVM NOVVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Philip I 244?
RIC IV Philip I 244 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.41g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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