Philip the Arab (Latin: Marcus Julius Philippus Augustus;( c. 204 – 249), also known as Philip or Philippus Arabs, was Roman Emperor from 244 to 249. He was born in present-day Syria to a Syrian father, and went on to become a major figure in the Roman Empire. He achieved power after the death of Gordian III, quickly negotiating peace with the Sassanid Empire. During his reign, Rome celebrated its millennium.
Among early Christian writers, Philip had the reputation of being sympathetic to the Christian faith. It was even claimed that he converted to Christianity, becoming the first Christian emperor, but this is disputed. He supposedly tried to celebrate Easter with Christians in Antioch, but the bishop Babylas made him stand with the penitents. Philip and his wife received letters from Origen.
Philip was overthrown and killed following a rebellion led by his successor Decius.
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Philip I, AD 244-249. Silver Antoninianus (21 mm, 4.09 g.). Rome mint, struck 244-247 AD. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right, seen from behind. Rev. SECVRIT ORBIS. Securitas seated left, holding scepter in right hand and supporting head with left. Cohen ..
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SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Philip I, 244-249. Tetradrachm (Billon, 27 mm, 12.45 g, 12 h), 247. AYTOK K M IOYΛI ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CЄB Radiate and cuirassed bust of Philip I to left, cuirass decorated with aegis. Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡX ЄΞOYCIAC ΥΠΑ ΤO Γ / ANTIOXIA / S C Eagle with spread wings standing facing, ..
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Philip I - Aequitas Antoninianus. 247-249 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG legend with radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: AEQVITAS AVGG legend with Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. RIC 27b; RSC 9; Sear 8918. 4,3 grams. 21 mm very fine
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SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Philip I, 244-249. Tetradrachm (Billon, 26 mm, 12.85 g), 247. AYTOK K M IOYΛI ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CЄB Radiate and cuirassed bust of Philip I to left, cuirass decorated with gorgoneion. Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡX ЄΞOYCIAC ΥΠΑ ΤO Γ / ANTIOXIA / S C Eagle with spread wings standing right, ho..
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From the temple collection. Roman Provincial - Philippus I and II (247-248 AD). AE Octassarion (16,39 g. 29 mm.) Antioch, Syria.Philip I and Philip II facing busts, laureated and radiated respectivelyANTIOXEΩN - MHTPO KOΛΩ - veiled and turreted bust of Tyche to right, ram above, Orontes in the front..
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Philip I, 244-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 22 mm, 4.55 g, 6 h), Antiochia, 244-245. IMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG P M Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip to right, seen from behind. Rev. PAX FVNDATA CVM PERSIS Pax standing front, head to left, holding olive branch in her right hand and long s..
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SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Philip I, 244-249. Tetradrachm (Billon, 26 mm, 13.49 g, 6 h), 247. AYTOK K M IOYΛI ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CЄB Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right, seen from behind. Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞΟΥCΙΑC ΥΠΑ ΤΟ Γ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΙΑ / S C Eagle with spread wings standing left, head ..
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PHILIP I 'THE ARAB' (244–249). Sestertius. Rome.Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG.Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: SAECVLARES AVGG / S C.Lion advancing right.RIC 158.Condition: Very fine.Weight: 15.32 g.Diameter: 26 mm.Question about Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemoratin..
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Moesia Superior, Viminacium, Philip I, AE (28 mm 17,70 g.). Dated RY 9 = AD 247/248. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. P M S COL VIM, Moesia standing facing, head to left, with hands outstretched; to left, bull standing to right; to right, lion standing t..
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Philippus I Arabs (244-249 AD). AE Sestertius (17.82 g, 29 mm), Roma (Rome).Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev. AEQVITAS AVGG / S - C, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae.RIC IV, p. 89, 166. extremely fine Manfred Gutekunst Colle..
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ARABIA. Philippopolis. Divus Julius Marinus, died before 244. Tetrassarion (Bronze, 30 mm, 14.69 g, 12 h), circa 247-249. [ΘЄΩ MAPINΩ] Bare-headed and draped bust of Divus Julius Marinus set to right on eagle standing right, head to left, with wings spread. Rev. [ΦIΛI]ΠΠOΠOΛITΩN KO[ΛΩNIAC] / S - C R..
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PHILIP I 'THE ARAB' (244-249). Antoninianus. Rome.Obv: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG.Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VIRTVS AVGG.Philip I, holding sceptre, and Philip II, each on horses rearing right and raising hands in acclamation; Є below.RIC 10.Condition: very fine.Weight: 2,21 g.Diameter: 24 ..
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From the temple collection. Very rare. MESOPOTAMIA, Nisibis. Philip I (AD 244–249). AE bronze, 13,34 g. 25mmObverse: ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CΕΒ, laureate and cuirassed bust left, wearing balteus, holding a shield before the shoulder, decorated with a gorgoneion.Reverse: ΙΟΥ CΕΠ ΚΟΛΩ ΝΕCΙΒΙ ΜΗΤ, te..
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PHILIP I THE ARAB (244–249). Antoninianus. Rome.Obv: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG.Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: SAECVLVM NOVVM.Hexastyle temple containing statue of Roma seated facing.RIC 25b.Condition: very fine.Weight: 4.73 g.Diameter: 22 mm. From the Temple collection. Saecular Ga..
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Philip I, 244-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 23 mm, 3.93 gr), Rome, 248. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right, seen from behind. Rev. AETERNITAS AVGG Elephant advancing left, guided by mahout holding wand in his right hand and goad in his left. Cohen 17. RIC 58. ..
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Philip I, 244-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 21.5 mm, 4.75 gr), Rome, 248. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right, seen from behind. Rev. AETERNITAS AVGG Elephant advancing left, guided by mahout holding wand in his right hand and goad in his left. Cohen 17. RIC 58.&nb..
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PHILIP I THE ARAB (244-249). Antoninianus. Rome.Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG.Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: ADVENTVS AVGG.Philip riding horse left, raising hand and holding spear.RIC 26b.Condition: very fineWeight: 3,82 g.Diameter: 21 mm. &nb..
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Philip I AR Tetradrachm of Antioch, Syria. AD 248. AYTOK K M IOYΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CEB, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / ΔHMAPX ΕΞOYCIAC YΠATOΓ, eagle standing facing, head right with wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA SC in exergue. Prieur 376. 13.22g, 27mm ..
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Philip I. A.D. 244-249. AR antoninianus (23 mm, 3,86 g). Rome, A.D. 244-247. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I right, seen from behind / FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing facing, holding military standards. RIC 32b; RSC 55 ..
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PHILIP I THE ARAB (244–249). Antoninianus. Rome.
Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: P M TR P II COS PP.
Philip I seated left on curule chair with globe and short sceptre.
RIC 2b.
Condition: very fine
Weight: 4.48 g.
Diameter: 20.5 mm...
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SELEUCIS & PIERIA. Antioch. Philip I 'the Arab' (244-249). Tetradrachm.Obv: AYTOK K M IOYΛ ΦIΛIΠΠOC CЄB.Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: ΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC YΠATO A / S C.Eagle standing right on palm, head left, spreading wings and holding wreath in beak.RPC VIII online - (unassigned; I..
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SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Philip I. AD 244-249. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 11.63 g, 12h). Struck AD 248-249. AYTOK K M IOYΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CEB Radiate and cuirassed bust left, wearing balteus and trabea, right hand raised / Eagle standing right, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak. McAlee 954..
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Moesia Superior, Viminacium, Philip I, AE (29 mm. 20,81 g.). Dated RY 8 = AD 246/247. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. P M S COL VIM, Moesia standing facing, head to left, with hands outstretched; to left, bull standing to right; to right, lion standing ..
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PHILIP I 'THE ARAB' (244-249). Antoninianus. Rome.Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG.Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VIRTVS AVG.Virtus standing left with spear and branch, foot set on helmet.RIC 52.Condition: extremely fineWeight: 4.72 g.Diameter: 23 mm. &nbs..
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Moesia Superior, Viminacium, Philip I, AE (30 mm. 19,94 g.). Dated RY 7 = AD 246. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. P M S COL VIM, Moesia standing facing, head to left, with hands outstretched; to left, bull standing to right; to right, lion standing to l..
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