| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D. |  |
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|   | In 247, Philip the Arab mark the millennium of Rome by holding the Ludi Saeculares. |
| RS45514. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8926, RIC IV 60, RSC IV 39, Choice gVF, weight 3.701 g, maximum diameter 22.4 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse FELICITAS IMPP, legend in three lines within wreath; near full centering; scarce; $135.00 (€103.95) |
| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D., Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, Syria |  | Antioch was an important hub of early Christianity. The city had a large population of Jews and so attracted the earliest missionaries; including Peter, according to the tradition upon which the Antiochene patriarchate still rests its claim for primacy, and later Barnabas, and Paul during his first missionary journey. Its converts were the first to be called Christians. |
| GS55562. Billon tetradrachm, McAlee 935, Prieur 444; BMC Syria 517, VF, weight 11.180 g, maximum diameter 28.3 mm, die axis 30o, Antioch mint, 249 A.D.; obverse AUTOK K M IOULI FILIPPOC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse DHMARC EXOUCIAC UPA TO D, eagle standing left, wings open, head left, wreath in beak, ANTIOXIA / S C below; $135.00 (€103.95) |
| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D., Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, Syria |  | In 248, Trajan Decius put down the revolts of Pacatianus in Moesia and Iotapianus in Syria, by order of Emperor Philip. In 249, after his legionaries proclaimed him emperor, Trajan Decius marched them to Verona, where he defeated and killed Philip. |
| RP57153. Billon tetradrachm, McAlee 922, Prieur 375, Dura 404, VF, weight 12.492 g, maximum diameter 28.3 mm, die axis 225o, Antioch mint, 248 A.D.; obverse AUTOK K M IOULI FILIPPOC CEB, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse DHMARC EXOUCIAC UPA TO G, eagle standing right, head right, wings spread, open wreath in beak, ANTIOXIA / S C in exergue; $125.00 (€96.25) |
|  | This coin is dedicated to the goddess Fides for her good quality of preserving the public peace by keeping the army true to its allegiance. |
| RB29509. Orichalcum sestertius, RIC IV 171a, Cohen 51, aVF, weight 18.206 g, maximum diameter 29.3 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 244 - 249 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse FIDES EXERCITVS S C, four military standards; $110.00 (€84.70) |
| RS30374. Silver antoninianus, Ovari 28A, Cunetio 30, RIC IV 76 var (cuirassed bust left), EF, weight 3.907 g, maximum diameter 23.6 mm, die axis 0o, Antioch mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse P M TR P IIII COS II P P, Felicitas standing left, long caduceus in right, cornucopia in left; rare; $110.00 (€84.70) |
| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D., Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, Syria |  | When Philip visited Antioch, Saint Babylas refused to let him enter the gathering of Christians at the Easter vigil (Eusebius, Historia ecclesiastica, VI, 34). Later legend elaborates, stating that Babylas demanded that he do penance for his part in the murder of the young Gordian III before he would allow Philip to celebrate Easter. Saint Babylas died in prison in 253 during the Decian persecution. He asked to be buried in his chains. |
| RP57196. Billon tetradrachm, McAlee 948; Prieur 448; BMC Syria 520, VF, partially uncleaned, weight 11.535 g, maximum diameter 26.6 mm, die axis 180o, Antioch mint, obverse AUTOK K M IOULI FILIPPOC CEB, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse DHMARC EXOUCIAC UPA TO D, eagle standing left, wings open, head left, open wreath in beak, ANTIOXIA / S C below; $110.00 (€84.70) |
| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D., Nisibis, Mesopotamia |  | Nisibis is the city of Netzivin in the Talmud. The Jews of Nisibis resisted the Roman conqueror, Trajan, to maintain Parthian rule. The city was taken only after a lengthy siege. After the it fell, Nisibis was laid waste and the massacre was so great that the houses, streets, and roads were strewn with corpses. |
| RP57190. Bronze AE 26, SNG Cop 241; BMC Arabia p. 122, 17; Lindgren 2603, aVF, weight 10.576 g, maximum diameter 25.2 mm, die axis 0o, Nisibis mint, obverse AUTOK K M IOULI FILIPPOC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse IOU CEP KOLW NECIBI MHT, tetrastyle temple with twisted columns; within arched central bay: statue of Tyche seated facing, ram leaping right above; river-god swimming right below; $105.00 (€80.85) |
|  | In 248, overwhelmed by the number of invasions and usurpers, Philip offered to resign. The Senate decided to support the Emperor, with Gaius Messius Quintus Decius most vocal of all the senators. Philip was so impressed that he dispatched Decius with a special command of the Pannonian and Moesian provinces. His loyal supporter, Decius, was, however, proclaimed Emperor by the Danubian armies in the spring of 249 and defeated and killed Philip in September. |
| RS41695. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8968, RIC IV 9, RSC IV 223, gVF, weight 3.323 g, maximum diameter 21.9 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 248 A.D.; obverse IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse TRANQVILLITAS AVGG, Tranquillitas standing left, capricorn in right, scepter in left, B in left field; scarce type; $85.00 (€65.45) |
|  | Liberality is personified by the image of a woman, holding in one hand a counting board, or square tablet with a handle on which are cut a certain number of holes. These boards were used to quickly count the proper number of coins or other items for distribution to each person. It appears they were held over a container, covered with coins and the excess swept away back into the container. The proper number of coins would fill the holes and then would be dumped out to the recipient. On coins this symbol indicated the prince had given to the people money, grain, or other articles of consumption. In the other hand she holds a cornucopia, to indicate the abundance of wheat contained in the public graineries. |
| RS41831. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8937, RIC IV 38b, RSC IV 87, aEF, weight 2.953 g, maximum diameter 22.7 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 245 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse LIBERALITAS AVGG II, Liberalitas standing left, counting board in right, cornucopia in left; well struck with excellent reverse detail, areas of corrosion; $85.00 (€65.45) |
|  | Felicitas was the goddess or personification of good luck and success. She played an important role in Rome's state religion during the empire, and was frequently portrayed on coins. She became a prominent symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire. |
| RS41867. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8946, RIC IV 4, RSC IV 136, EF, lustrous, weight 3.905 g, maximum diameter 24.5 mm, die axis 30o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse P M TR P IIII COS II P P, Felicitas standing half left, long caduceus inf right, cornucopia in left; $85.00 (€65.45) |
|  | The empire is history but Rome is still today, the Eternal City.
During the Early Middle Ages, the population fell to a mere 20,000, reducing the sprawling city to groups of inhabited buildings interspersed among large areas of ruins and vegetation. |
| RS57381. Silver antoninianus, RIC IV 44b, RSC IV 169, SRCV III 8952, VF, weight 4.823 g, maximum diameter 23.2 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 245 - 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left on shield, Victory in right, long scepter vertical behind in left; sharp obverse; $80.00 (€61.60) |
|  | Felicitas was the goddess or personification of good luck and success. She played an important role in Rome's state religion during the empire, and was frequently portrayed on coins. She became a prominent symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire. |
| RS60160. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8946, RIC IV 4, RSC IV 136, VF, weight 3.884 g, maximum diameter 22.5 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse P M TR P IIII COS II P P, Felicitas standing half left, long caduceus inf right, cornucopia in left; well centered on a large flan, nice portrait, some mint luster in fields; $80.00 (€61.60) |
|  | Felicitas was the goddess or personification of good luck and success. She played an important role in Rome's state religion during the empire, and was frequently portrayed on coins. She became a prominent symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire. |
| RS41838. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8928, RIC IV 31, RSC IV 43, Choice aEF, weight 3.052 g, maximum diameter 22.6 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 245 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse FELICITAS TEMP (happy times), Felicitas standing left, long caduceus in right, cornucopia in left; full circles centering; $75.00 (€57.75) |
|  | In Roman mythology, Aequitas was the minor goddess of fair trade and honest merchants. Aequitas was also a personification of the virtues equity and fairness of the emperor (Aequitas Augusti). She is depicted with a cornucopia and a balance suggesting Aequitas Augusti is a source of prosperity. |
| RS41864. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8918, RIC IV 27b, RSC IV 9, Choice gVF, weight 3.769 g, maximum diameter 22.7 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 245 - 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitas standing half left, scales in right, cornucopia in left; full circles strike; $70.00 (€53.90) |
|  | In 244 A.D. Philip negotiated peace with the Persian invaders in order to deal with the troubles on the Rhine and Danube border. |
| RS57656. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8974, RIC IV 52, RSC IV 239, VF, toned, weight 4.128 g, maximum diameter 23.2 mm, die axis 75o, Rome mint, 244 - 245 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing left, helmeted, in military garb, branch in right, inverted spear behind in left, right foot on helmet; full circles strike; $70.00 (€53.90) |
|  | Felicitas was the goddess or personification of good luck and success. She played an important role in Rome's state religion during the empire, and was frequently portrayed on coins. She became a prominent symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire. |
| RS57666. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8946, RIC IV 4, RSC IV 136, VF, weight 3.357 g, maximum diameter 22.3 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse P M TR P IIII COS II P P, Felicitas standing half left, long caduceus inf right, cornucopia in left; $70.00 (€53.90) |
|  | The empire is history but Rome is still today, the Eternal City.
During the Early Middle Ages, the population fell to a mere 20,000, reducing the sprawling city to groups of inhabited buildings interspersed among large areas of ruins and vegetation. |
| RS57668. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8952, RIC IV 44b, RSC IV 169, VF, weight 4.401 g, maximum diameter 22.5 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 245 - 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left, shield at side against seat, Victory in right, long scepter vertical behind in left; $70.00 (€53.90) |
|  | In 248, Trajan Decius put down the revolts of Pacatianus in Moesia and Iotapianus in Syria. In 249, after his legionaries proclaimed him emperor, Trajan Decius marched to Verona, where his forces defeated and killed Philip the Arab. |
| RS41769. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8949, RIC IV 7, RSC IV 145, VF, weight 4.381 g, maximum diameter 22.7 mm, die axis 225o, Rome mint, 248 A.D.; obverse IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse P M TR P V COS III P P, Marti Pacifero standing left, wearing helmet and military garb, branch in right, supporting grounded spear and shield with left, officina mark A left; $65.00 (€50.05) |
|  | The empire is history but Rome is still today, the Eternal City.
During the Early Middle Ages, the population fell to a mere 20,000, reducing the sprawling city to groups of inhabited buildings interspersed among large areas of ruins and vegetation. |
| RS41772. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8952, RIC IV 44b, RSC IV 169, Choice gVF, weight 3.774 g, maximum diameter 23.6 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 245 - 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left on shield, Victory in right, long scepter vertical in left; full circles centering; $65.00 (€50.05) |
|  | Felicitas was the goddess or personification of good luck and success. She played an important role in Rome's state religion during the empire, and was frequently portrayed on coins. She became a prominent symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire. |
| RS41812. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8948, RIC IV 5, RSC IV 137, EF, mint luster, weight 3.683 g, maximum diameter 23.6 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse P M TR P IIII COS II P P, Felicitas standing left, long caduceus in right, cornucopia in left; $65.00 (€50.05) |
|  | Eternal peace was just wishful thinking during the reign of Philip I (just as it has always been). |
| RS53941. Silver antoninianus, RIC IV 41, RSC IV 102, SRCV III 8939 var, VF, weight 4.040 g, maximum diameter 23.8 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 244 - 245 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse PAX AETERN, Pax advancing left, branch in right, scepter in left; $65.00 (€50.05) |
| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D., Antiocheia, Pisidia |  | Pisidia's geographic and strategic position made it difficult to maintain peace. To strengthen control, Rome colonized the area with military veterans, who were attracted to the area by the fertile soil. An important Roman colony, Antiocheia was, like Rome, divided into seven quarters called "vici" on seven hills. The formal language was Latin until the end of the 3rd century A.D. |
| RP56903. Bronze AE 24, BMC Pisidia p. 195, 110, SNGvA 4969 var (legend), VF, weight 6.472 g, maximum diameter 24.2 mm, die axis 0o, Pisidia, Antiochia mint, c. 244 - 249 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS A, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ANTIO-CHI CO-LON, vexillum flanked by two standards, all surmounted by eagles, S - R in inner fields; $65.00 (€50.05) |
|  | "Peace founded with Persis" - after murdering young Gordian III, Philip needed a quick return Rome to secure his spot, so he made peace with Shapur and ended the campaign. The "P M" on the obverse possibly means "Persicus Maximus" boasting total victory, rather than the traditional "Pontifex Maximus". |
| RS41792. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8941, RIC IV 69, RSC IV 113, EF, flat strike, weight 4.027 g, maximum diameter 24.4 mm, die axis 180o, Antioch mint, 244 - 245 A.D.; obverse IMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG P M, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse PAX FVNDATA CVM PERSIS, Pax advancing left, branch in right, scepter in left; scarce; $60.00 (€46.20) |
|  | In February 244, Gordian III was murdered by mutinous soldiers in Zaitha (Mesopotamia). Philip the Arab declared himself emperor and made a disgraceful peace with the Persians. He gave Shapur I 500,000 gold pieces and evacuated Syria. |
| RS41798. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8970, RIC IV 50, RSC IV 231, nice gVF, weight 3.906 g, maximum diameter 22.7 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 244 - 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse VICTORIA AVG, Victory walking left, wreath in right, palm in left; $60.00 (€46.20) |
|  | In 244 A.D., Philip negotiated peace with the Persia in order to deal with the troubles on the Rhine and Danube border. In 245 A.D., he campaigned against and made peace with several Germanic tribes. |
| RS41819. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8966, RIC IV 48b, RSC IV 215, VF, weight 3.891 g, maximum diameter 23.1 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 244 - 245 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse SECVRIT ORBIS (the world is safe), Securitas seated left, scepter in right, propping head on left hand; good style; $60.00 (€46.20) |
|  | Felicitas was the goddess or personification of good luck and success. She played an important role in Rome's state religion during the empire, and was frequently portrayed on coins. She became a prominent symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire. |
| RS41865. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8950, RIC IV 78, RSC IV 155, VF, horn silver, tight crack, weight 3.315 g, maximum diameter 23.7 mm, die axis 180o, Antioch mint, 249 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse P M TR P VI COS P P, Felicitas standing left, long caduceus in right, cornucopia in left; rare; $60.00 (€46.20) |
|  | Annona was the goddess of harvest and her main attribute is grain. |
| RS42138. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8922, RIC IV 28c, RSC IV 25, aEF, worn obverse die, weight 4.030 g, maximum diameter 24.6 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing half left, stalks of grain in right over modius overflowing with grain, cornucopia in left; full circles, very large flan, magnificent reverse; $60.00 (€46.20) |
|  | In 247, Philip the Arab celebrated the millennium of Rome by holding the Ludi Saeculares. |
| RS45603. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8922, RIC IV 28c, RSC IV 25, Choice gVF, weight 3.618 g, maximum diameter 23.5 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing half left, stalks of grain in right over modius overflowing with grain, cornucopia in left; well centered and struck; $60.00 (€46.20) |
|  | This coin is dedicated to the goddess Fides for her good quality of preserving the public peace by keeping the army true to its allegiance. |
| RS48818. Silver antoninianus, RIC IV 49, RSC IV 61, SRCV III 8929, VF, weight 4.011 g, maximum diameter 23.3 mm, die axis 45o, Rome mint, 249 A.D.; obverse IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse FIDES EXERCITVS, Fides standing left, standard in right, vexillum in left; near full circles centering; $60.00 (€46.20) |
| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D., Antioch, Seleukis and Pieria, Syria |  | When Philip visited Antioch, Saint Babylas refused to let him enter the gathering of Christians at the Easter vigil (Eusebius, Historia ecclesiastica, VI, 34). Later legend elaborates, stating that Babylas demanded that he do penance for his part in the murder of the young Gordian III before he would allow Philip to celebrate Easter. Saint Babylas died in prison in 253 during the Decian persecution. He asked to be buried in his chains. |
| RP57537. Bronze AE 30, SNG Cop 270 (same obv die); McAlee 970 (same obv die); BMC Syria, p 219, 524, gF, weight 16.138 g, maximum diameter 30.4 mm, die axis 225o, Antioch mint, obverse AVTOK K MA IOVLI FILIPPOC CEB, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse ANTIOCEWN MHTRO KOLW, turreted, veiled and draped bust of Tyche of Antioch right, ram above, D- E / S - C across field; $60.00 (€46.20) |
| RS41678. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8972, RIC IV 51, RSC IV 235, gVF, nice style, weight 3.968 g, maximum diameter 22.7 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 244 - 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse VICTORIA AVGG, Victory standing left, wreath in right, palm in left; $55.00 (€42.35) |
|  | Much less common than the 244 - 247 A.D. issue. |
| RS41756. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8919, RIC IV 57, RSC IV 12, gVF, weight 4.882 g, maximum diameter 23.0 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 247 - 249 A.D.; obverse IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitas standing left, scales in right, cornucopia in left; $55.00 (€42.35) |
|  | In 247, Philip the Arab celebrated the millennium of Rome by holding the Ludi Saeculares. |
| RS41761. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8924, RIC IV 59, RSC IV 33, VF, weight 4.435 g, maximum diameter 21.9 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing half left, stalks of grain in right over prow, cornucopia in left; nicely centered; $55.00 (€42.35) |
|  | AVGG indicates there were two Augusti, Philip I, the Arab, and his son and joint ruler, Philip II. |
| RS41767. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8923, RIC IV 29, RSC IV 32, aEF, weight 3.847 g, maximum diameter 23.0 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing left, stalks of grain in right over prow, cornucopia in left; nicely centered, mint luster; $55.00 (€42.35) |
|  | The empire is history but Rome is still today, the Eternal City.
During the Early Middle Ages, the population fell to a mere 20,000, reducing the sprawling city to groups of inhabited buildings interspersed among large areas of ruins and vegetation. |
| RS41775. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8955, RIC IV 65, RSC IV 171, VF, weight 4.147 g, maximum diameter 23.2 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left on shield, Victory in right, long scepter vertical in left, altar before; excellent centering; $55.00 (€42.35) |
|  | AVGG indicates there were two Augusti, Philip I, the Arab, and his son and joint ruler, Philip II. |
| RS41781. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8922, RIC IV 28c, RSC IV 25, aEF, weight 4.423 g, maximum diameter 23.2 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing half left, stalks of grain in right over modius overflowing with grain, cornucopia in left; well centered and struck, light scratch on reverse; $55.00 (€42.35) |
|  | In Roman mythology, Aequitas was the minor goddess of fair trade and honest merchants. Aequitas was also a personification of the virtues equity and fairness of the emperor (Aequitas Augusti). She is depicted with a cornucopia and a balance suggesting Aequitas Augusti is a source of prosperity. |
| RS41807. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8919, RIC IV 57, RSC IV 12, Choice VF, weight 4.089 g, maximum diameter 21.8 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitas standing left, scales in right, cornucopia in left; excellent portrait, near full circles strike; $55.00 (€42.35) |
|  | Adventus reverse types commemorate the emperor's arrival at Rome, either at the commencement of his reign, or on his return from a distance. They may also refer to his arrival in some other city or province of the empire. At their accession, emperors were not conveyed in a chariot nor in any other vehicle, but went on horseback or on foot when they made their first public entry into the capital of the Roman world. |
| RS41808. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8916, RIC IV 26b, RSC IV 3, VF, mint luster, weight 4.488 g, maximum diameter 22.9 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 244 - 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse ADVENTVS AVGG, emperor on horseback left, raising right hand, scepter in left; $55.00 (€42.35) |
|  | Laetitia was a minor Roman goddess of gaiety, her name deriving from the root word laeta, meaning happy. |
| RS41832. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8935, RIC IV 36b, RSC IV 80, nice VF, weight 4.250 g, maximum diameter 23.3 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 244 - 245 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse LAETIT FVNDAT, Laetitia standing left, wreath in right, rudder in left; $55.00 (€42.35) |
|  | "Peace founded with Persis" - after murdering young Gordian III, Philip needed a quick return Rome to secure his spot, so he made peace with Shapur and ended the campaign. The "P M" on the obverse likely means "Persicus Maximus" boasting total victory, rather than the traditional "Pontifex Maximus". |
| RS41836. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8941, RIC IV 69, RSC IV 113, VF/F, weight 3.978 g, maximum diameter 22.4 mm, die axis 180o, Antioch mint, 244 - 245 A.D.; obverse IMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG P M, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse PAX FVNDATA CVM PERSIS, Pax advancing left, branch in right, scepter in left; nice portrait, flat centers; scarce; $55.00 (€42.35) |
|  | AVGG indicates there were two Augusti, Philip I, the Arab, and his son and joint ruler, Philip II. |
| RS45594. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8923, RIC IV 29, RSC IV 32, Choice gVF, weight 3.438 g, maximum diameter 23.4 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing left, stalks of grain in right over prow, cornucopia in left; full circles centering; $55.00 (€42.35) |
|  | In 248, Trajan Decius put down the revolts of Pacatianus in Moesia and Iotapianus in Syria. In 249, after his legionaries proclaimed him emperor, Trajan Decius marched to Verona, where his forces defeated and killed Philip the Arab. |
| RS41784. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8938, RSC IV 98, RIC IV 8 corr., aVF, weight 3.670 g, maximum diameter 24.3 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 248 A.D.; obverse IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse NOBILITAS AVGG, Nobilitas standing right, holding scepter and globe, V (6th officina) left; rare; $50.00 (€38.50) |
|  | Spes was the Roman personification of Hope. In art Spes is normally depicted carrying flowers or a cornucopia, but on coins she is almost invariably depicted holding a flower in her extended right hand, while the left is raising a fold of her dress. She was also named "ultima dea" - for Hope is the last resort of men. |
| RS41793. Silver antoninianus, RIC IV 70, RSC IV 221, SRCV III 8967, VF, weight 3.920 g, maximum diameter 23.8 mm, die axis 0o, Antioch mint, 244 - 245 A.D.; obverse IMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG P M, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse SPES FELICITATIS ORBIS (hope for the happiness of the world), Spes standing left, flower in right, raising skirt with left; scarce; $50.00 (€38.50) |
|  | The empire is history but Rome is still today, the Eternal City.
During the Early Middle Ages, the population fell to a mere 20,000, reducing the sprawling city to groups of inhabited buildings interspersed among large areas of ruins and vegetation. |
| RS45602. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8952, RIC IV 44b, RSC IV 169, aEF, weight 4.236 g, maximum diameter 22.3 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 245 - 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left on shield, Victory in right, long scepter vertical in left; well centered; $50.00 (€38.50) |
|  | In 247, Philip the Arab celebrated the millennium of Rome by holding the Ludi Saeculares. |
| RS45606. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8922, RIC IV 28c, RSC IV 25, EF, weight 4.145 g, maximum diameter 22.9 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing half left, stalks of grain in right over modius overflowing with grain, cornucopia in left; well centered and struck; $50.00 (€38.50) |
|  | Felicitas was the goddess or personification of good luck and success. She played an important role in Rome's state religion during the empire, and was frequently portrayed on coins. She became a prominent symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire. |
| RS54370. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8944, RIC IV 3, RSC IV 124, gVF, weight 3.898 g, maximum diameter 23.1 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 246 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse P M TR P III COS P P, Felicitas standing left, long caduceus in right, cornucopia in left; $50.00 (€38.50) |
|  | In 244 A.D., Philip was recognized by the Roman Senate as Emperor. Philip gave his brother Priscus supreme power (rector Orientis) in the Eastern provinces and nominated his son Philip II, age 6, as Caesar and heir to the throne. |
| RS62397. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8966, RIC IV 48b, RSC IV 215, VF, toned, weight 4.565 g, maximum diameter 23.0 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 244 - 245 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse SECVRIT ORBIS (the world is safe), Securitas seated left, scepter in right, propping head on left hand; good style; $50.00 (€38.50) |
|  | Adventus reverse types commemorate the emperor's arrival at Rome, either at the commencement of his reign, or on his return from a distance. They may also refer to his arrival in some other city or province of the empire. At their accession, emperors were not conveyed in a chariot nor in any other vehicle, but went on horseback or on foot when they made their first public entry into the capital of the Roman world. |
| RS62582. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8916, RIC IV 26b, RSC IV 3, gVF, toning on luster, weight 4.053 g, maximum diameter 22.8 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 244 - 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse ADVENTVS AVGG, emperor on horseback left, raising right hand, scepter in left; $50.00 (€38.50) |
|  | Laetitia was a minor Roman goddess of gaiety, her name deriving from the root word laeta, meaning happy. |
| RS41771. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8935, RIC IV 36b, RSC IV 80, Choice VF, weight 4.301 g, maximum diameter 23.1 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 244 - 245 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse LAETIT FVNDAT, Laetitia standing left, wreath in right, rudder in left; full circles centering, reverse slighty soft; $45.00 (€34.65) |
|  | In Roman mythology, Aequitas was the minor goddess of fair trade and honest merchants. Aequitas was also a personification of the virtues equity and fairness of the emperor (Aequitas Augusti). She is depicted with a cornucopia and a balance suggesting Aequitas Augusti is a source of prosperity. |
| RS41789. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 8918, RIC IV 27b, RSC IV 9, Choice VF, weight 4.359 g, maximum diameter 23.5 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 245 - 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopia; full circles strike; $45.00 (€34.65) |
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