What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Philip I 71?

RIC IV Philip I 71 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.83g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Philip The Arab Antoninianus (RIC IV Philip I 71)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Philip I 71

Ruler

Philip The Arab

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

244 AD-246 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.83g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG P M

Bust of Philip the Arab, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS EXERCITVS

Virtus, draped, standing right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield; foot sometimes seen to rest on helmet

About This Type

This RIC IV Philip I 71 is an antoninianus of Philip The Arab (244 AD-246 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Virtus, draped, standing right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield; foot sometimes seen to rest on helmet. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.83g, 22mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Philip I 71?: RIC IV Philip I 71 is a Silver Antoninianus of Philip The Arab (244 AD-246 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Philip I 71.
How do you identify RIC IV Philip I 71?: The obverse depicts Bust of Philip the Arab, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG P M. The reverse depicts Virtus, draped, standing right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield; foot sometimes seen to rest on helmet with the inscription VIRTVS EXERCITVS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Philip I 71?: RIC IV Philip I 71 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.83g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.