Philip The Arab Antoninianus (RIC IV Philip I 85)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Philip I 85

Ruler

Philip The Arab

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

244 AD-249 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG

Bust of Philip the Arab, radiate, cuirassed, left

Reverse

ROMAE AETERNAE

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory, winged, draped, in right hand and spear in left hand; at her side, shield

About This Type

This RIC IV Philip I 85 is an antoninianus of Philip The Arab (244 AD-249 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory, winged, draped, in right hand and spear in left hand; at her side, shield.

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 85?: RIC IV Philip I 85 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 85.
How do you identify RIC IV Philip I 85?: The obverse depicts Bust of Philip the Arab, radiate, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory, winged, draped, in right hand and spear in left hand; at her side, shield with the inscription ROMAE AETERNAE. Portrait type: radiate.