Philip I; AR Antoninianus, Rome; Aequitas
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Description
Philip I (244 – 249 AD). AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, 244-247 AD. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas standing left with scales and cornucopiae.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AR22 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,12 |
| Grade: | gVF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC 27b |
| Commentary: | good detail, some flat area on reverse |
Historical Context
The Roman concept of Aequitas didn't actually mean "justice" but rather "fairness" or "fair dealings" - the concept beyond the letter of man made law and used to modificate the law.



