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RIC IV Philip I 219

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Philip I 219. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Philip the Arab. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Philip II, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES.

The reverse shows philip II, standing left, holding globe in right hand and standard in left hand; at feet, captive, with the legend PRINCIPI IVVENT.

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Historical context

Philip I, commonly known as Philip the Arab, was Roman emperor from 244 to 249 following the death of Gordian III. Born in what was then Arabia Petraea, Philip ruled during the crisis of the third century, returning to Rome after negotiating peace with the Sasanian Empire. His five-year reign was marked by military operations against the Carpi in 246 and the celebration of Rome's millennium in 248.

Struck at Rome under the authority of Philip the Arab, this silver antoninianus was a denomination introduced by Caracalla in early 215 AD and valued at two denarii. Characterised by the radiate crown denoting a double denomination, the coin features Philip II on the obverse with the legend "M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES". The reverse pairs the inscription "PRINCIPI IVVENT" with Philip II holding a globe and standard, with a captive at his feet.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Philip the Arab

Design

Obverse
Bust of Philip II, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Philip II, standing left, holding globe in right hand and standard in left hand; at feet, captive
Obverse legend
M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES
Reverse legend
PRINCIPI IVVENT

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Philip I 219
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES
Reverse legend to match
PRINCIPI IVVENT
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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