Philip The Arab Antoninianus (RIC IV Philip I 90)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Philip I 90

Ruler

Philip The Arab

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

244 AD-249 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP PHILIPPVS AVG

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

Reverse

AETERNITATI AVGG

Sol, radiate, standing front, head right, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Philip I 90 is an antoninianus of Philip The Arab (244 AD-249 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing front, head right, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.

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.

All Philip The Arab coins Uncertain Value mint All Antoninianus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Philip I 90?: RIC IV Philip I 90 is a Silver Antoninianus of Philip The Arab (244 AD-249 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Philip I 90.
How do you identify RIC IV Philip I 90?: The obverse depicts Bust of Philip the Arab, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP PHILIPPVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing front, head right, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription AETERNITATI AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.