Roman Imperial, Philip I, Antoninianus

Roman Imperial

Philip I (244-249), Antoninianus 247, Rome mint

Obverse: radiate and draped bust right

IMP PHILIPPVS AVG

Reverse: Tranquillitas standing left, holding capricorn in her right hand and scepter in her left, on the left field B

TRANQVILLITAS AVGG

Weight 3,64 g.

Marcus Julius Verus Philippus, known as Philip I the Arab, was the Praetorian prefect and successor to Gordian III, whom he probably murdered. After signing the treaty with the Persians, he returned home. During his reign, the 1,000th anniversary of the founding of Rome (AD 248) was celebrated. In 249 CE a series of revolts ensued, both Philip and his son were killed after their army was defeated at Verona by the forces of Traian Decius.