A genuine Ancient Roman silver coin – struck 1,700 years ago.
Issued during the reign of the Roman Emperor Philip I (244-249AD).
The 1,000th anniversary of Rome celebrated during his reign!
Premium quality examples, each coin grades at Extremely Fine.
A strong portrait of Philip graces each silver denarii.
Surprisingly affordable – click add to cart now!
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Antoninianus
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Ancient Rome Philip I 244-249AD Antoninianus Extremely Fine
$295.00 AUD
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A wonderful and surprisingly affordable opportunity to own a genuine Roman silver coin in high grade, we are delighted to present silver denarii of the 3rd century Roman Emperor Philip I!
Born in Arabia Petraea (in modern Syria), and known as Philip the Arab as a result, Philip I took power in 244AD when Emperor Gordian III was killed by his own soldiers. Although his reign was relatively stable, the 3rd century AD was a time of great upheaval. Philip I faced a stream of usurpers, many foreign incursions, and discontent in Rome as a result of problems with the grain supply from Egypt. Philip I offered to resign, but he was backed by the Senate, with particularly strong support from a senator named Decius.
Impressed by Decius support, Philip I asked him to lead legions to quash the rebellion of one of the many usurpers – Pacatianus, in the Danube region. Decius agreed, but made two predictions. The first was that the troops of Pacatianus would kill their leader before Decius arrived. According to 5th century historian Zosimus, the second was that Decius’ own troops would force him to rebel against Philip. Both predictions would prove accurate.
Having seen Pacatianus’ rebellion fail, Decius was forced by his troops, under threat of death, to march against Philip. It came to pass that Decius and Philip met upon the battlefield at Verona, where the numerically inferior army of Decius triumphed, with Philip I either killed during the battle by Decius’ forces, or by his own soldiers eager to please the new emperor.
Bearing a strong portrait of Emperor Philip I upon the obverse, we have several genuine Ancient Roman silver denarii in stock – all in superior grade Extremely Fine condition! Click add to cart now!
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A wonderful and surprisingly affordable opportunity to own a genuine Roman silver coin in high grade, we are delighted to present silver denarii of the 3rd century Roman Emperor Philip I!
Born in Arabia Petraea (in modern Syria), and known as Philip the Arab as a result, Philip I took power in 244AD when Emperor Gordian III was killed by his own soldiers. Although his reign was relatively stable, the 3rd century AD was a time of great upheaval. Philip I faced a stream of usurpers, many foreign incursions, and discontent in Rome as a result of problems with the grain supply from Egypt. Philip I offered to resign, but he was backed by the Senate, with particularly strong support from a senator named Decius.
Impressed by Decius support, Philip I asked him to lead legions to quash the rebellion of one of the many usurpers – Pacatianus, in the Danube region. Decius agreed, but made two predictions. The first was that the troops of Pacatianus would kill their leader before Decius arrived. According to 5th century historian Zosimus, the second was that Decius’ own troops would force him to rebel against Philip. Both predictions would prove accurate.
Having seen Pacatianus’ rebellion fail, Decius was forced by his troops, under threat of death, to march against Philip. It came to pass that Decius and Philip met upon the battlefield at Verona, where the numerically inferior army of Decius triumphed, with Philip I either killed during the battle by Decius’ forces, or by his own soldiers eager to please the new emperor.
Bearing a strong portrait of Emperor Philip I upon the obverse, we have several genuine Ancient Roman silver denarii in stock – all in superior grade Extremely Fine condition! Click add to cart now!
