AR Antoninianus minted at Rome CE 249 2.91g 20 mm
IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right
SAECVLVM NOVVM, Hexastyle temple with statue of Roma within.
RIC 25b, RSC 198. RCV 8963
This is a simplified depiction of the Temple of Roma, part of Hadrian’s remarkable double Temple of Venus & Roma completed under Antoninus in CE 141.
Ex: AAH
