Philip I “the Arab” – Antoninianus “Nobilitas” (AD 244–249)
99.99 CHF
The Antoninianus of Emperor Philip I, known as “the Arab,” was struck between AD 244 and 249. Originating from the province of Arabia, Philip ruled during a turbulent period in Roman history and is best remembered for celebrating Rome’s 1000th anniversary in AD 248. Obverse: Legend IMP PHILIPPVS AVG – Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of the emperor right, emphasizing his imperial dignity and military authority. Reverse: Legend NOBILITAS AVGG – Nobilitas standing front, head turned left, holding a sceptre in the right hand and a patera in the left. The type symbolizes nobility, virtue, and the moral stature of the emperor.
- Category
- Roman
- Grading
- Extremely Fine (vz)
- Origin
- European private collection (Portugal), acquired in 2025. No further provenance information available.
- Diameter & Weight
- 24mm, 4.01g
Brilliant uncirculated – No signs of wear, freshly struck, highest quality.
Proof – Mirror finish with frosted and glossy fields. Collector’s edition.
Extremely fine – Minor wear, nearly all details preserved.
Very fine – Moderate circulation wear, some details worn, but visible.
Fine – Heavy wear, key elements still distinguishable.
Fair – Very heavy wear, outlines barely visible.
Poor – Only contours visible, almost no detail.
Fragment – Nearly destroyed, only a fragment recognizable as a coin.
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