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| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D. |   | 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) |
| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D. |  | 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) |
| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D. |  | 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) |
| Otacilia Severa, Augusta February or March 244 - September or October 249 A.D. |  | In Roman religion, Concordia was the goddess of agreement, understanding, and marital harmony. The cult of Concordia Augusta ("Majestic Harmony") was of special importance to the imperial household. She is usually depicted wearing a long cloak and holding a patera (sacrificial bowl), a cornucopia (symbol of prosperity), or a caduceus (symbol of peace). |
| RS41852. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 9149, RIC IV 126, RSC IV 17, VF, weight 3.645 g, maximum diameter 23.9 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 247 A.D.; obverse M OTACIL SEVERA AVG, diademed and draped bust right set on crescent; reverse CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left, patera in right, cornucopia in left, altar at feet; full circles centering, lovely portrait, frosty surfaces; $65.00 (€50.05) |
| Philip II, July or August 247 - Late 249 A.D. |  | |
| RS41686. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 9241, RIC IV 219, RSC IV 57, VF, weight 3.284 g, maximum diameter 23.5 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 246 - 247 A.D.; obverse M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse PRINCIPI IVVENT, Philip II standing left in military dress, globe in right, inverted spear in left, captive seated left at feet; full circles centering; $60.00 (€46.20) |
| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D. |  | "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) |
| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D. |  | 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) |
| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D. |  | 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) |
| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D. |  | 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) |
| Carinus, First Half 283 - Spring 285 A.D. |  | 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. |
| RB41911. Silvered antoninianus, RIC V 212, SRCV III 12339, C 8, VF, weight 2.587 g, maximum diameter 22.3 mm, die axis 180o, Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 283 A.D.; obverse IMP C M AVR CARINVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitas standing left, scales in right, cornucopia in left, A (1st officina) right; $60.00 (€46.20) |
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