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 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: Good very fine
Weight: 4.49 g.
Diameter: 21 mm...
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Philip I, AD 244–249. AR Antoninianus. (23 mm. 4,01 g.). Rome. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. FIDES EXERCITVS, three military standards and a legionary eagle. RIC 62, RSC 50. Extremely Fine. Scarce ..
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Philip I AR Antoninianus, Saeculares reversePhilippus I Arabs (244-249 AD). AR Antoninianus (24 mm, 4,32 g), Rome, 248. Obv. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right. Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG, Cippus inscribed COS / III. RIC 24c.good very fine.Note: The description was read by OCR ..
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PHILIP I 'THE ARAB' (244-249). Sestertius. Rome. Saecular Games/1000th Anniversary of Rome issue.Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG.Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: PHILIP I 'THE ARAB' (244-249). Sestertius. Rome. Saecular Games/1000th Anniversary of Rome issue.Rev: SAECVLARES AVGG / S C.Lup..
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THRACE. Mesembria. Philip I with Otacilia Severa (244-249). AE26Obv: AVT M IOVΛ ΦIΛIΠΠOC M ω / T CЄBHPA CЄB.Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip and draped bust of Otacilia, wearing stephane, facing one another.Rev: MECAMBPIANΩN.Demeter standing left, holding grain ears and torch.Varbanov 4..
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Philip I Æ As. Rome, AD 244-249. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / LAET FVNDATA, Laetitia standing left, right foot on prow, holding patera and rudder; S-C across fields. RIC 175b. 13.70 g, 28 mm. F+ &n..
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SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Philip I, 244-249. Tetradrachm (Billon, 26 mm, 11.49 g, 12 h), 247. AYTOK K M IOYΛI ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CЄB Radiate, cuirassed bust of Philip I to left, seen from behind. Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡX ЄΞOYCIAC ΥΠΑ ΤO Γ / ANTIOXIA / S C Eagle with spread wings standing facing, head to right a..
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Philip I. AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (24 mm, 3,81 g,). Antioch mint. Struck AD 244. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / PAX FVN-DATA CVM PERSIS, Pax standing facing, head left, holding palm frond and scepter. RIC IV 69; Bland 4; RSC 113. good very fineThis coin is from the first coinage of ..
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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. 4.1 grams. 22 mm extremely fine &n..
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Philip I. A.D. 244-249. AR antoninianus (24 mm, 2,79 g.) Rome mint, Struck A.D. 244-247. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / ANNONA AVGG, Annona standing left, holding grain ears over modius and cornucopia. RIC 23c fine..
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Philip I, 244-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 22 mm, 4.11 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 - 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. 4.51 grams. 22 mm very fine ..
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Philip I. A.D. 244-249. AR antoninianus (22 mm, 3.73 gr). Rome, A.D. 247. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I right / ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory on globe and spear. RIC 44b; RSC 169. Lustrous. Extremely fine. &nb..
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Philip I, 244-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 23 mm, 4.42 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, AD 244-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 24 mm, 3.72 g), Rome, 247. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right. Rev. P M TR P IIII COS II PP Felicitas standing left, holding long caduceus in her right hand and cornucopia in her left. RIC 5. very fine. &..
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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: P M TR P II COS PP.
Philip I seated left on curule chair with globe and short sceptre.
RIC 148a
Condition: Good very fine
Weight: 16,94 g.
Diameter: 29 mm...
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SYRIA. Antioch. Philip I (AD 244-249). BI tetradrachm (25 mm, 13.30 gms). NGC Choice AU. AD 249. AYTOK K M IOYΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CЄB, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I right, seen from behind / ΔHMAPX ЄΞOYCIAC YΠATO Γ, eagle standing facing, head right, wreath in beak, tail left, wings spread;..
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Philip I. A.D. 244-249. AR antoninianus (21 mm, 4.2 gr). Rome, A.D. 247. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I right / ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory on globe and spear. RIC 44b; RSC 169. Lustrous. Extremely fine. &nbs..
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Philip I, 244-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 23 mm, 4.01 g), Rome, 248. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right, seen from behind. Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG / U Stag walking right. Cohen 182. RIC 19. Saecular Games/1000th Anniversary of Rome issue.
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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: As mintedWeight: 4,22 g.Diameter: 23 mm. &nb..
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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: good very fine.Weight: 4.03 g.Diameter: 23 mm. Saecular Games/1000th Anniversary of Rom..
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Philip I, AD 244-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 22 mm, 3.57 g), Rome, 247. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right. Rev. P M TR P IIII COS II PP Felicitas standing left, holding long caduceus in her right hand and cornucopia in her left. Cohen 130. RIC 75A. Bold a..
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SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Philip I, 244-249. Tetradrachm (Billon, 26 mm, 13.05 g, 7 h), 248-249. AYTOK K M IOYΛI ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CЄB Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right, seen from behind. Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡX ЄΞOYCIAC ΥΠΑ ΤO Δ / ANTIOXIA / S C Eagle with spread wings standing right, ..
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SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Philip I, 244-249. Tetradrachm (Billon, 26 mm, 14.08 g, 6 h), Rome mint, for Antioch, 246. AYTOK K M IOYΛ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ CЄB Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right, seen from behind. Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞΟΥCΙΑC / S - C / MON VRB Eagle with spread wings stand..
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Philip I. A.D. 244-249. AR antoninianus (24 mm, 3.96 gr). Rome, A.D. 247. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I right / ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory on globe and spear. RIC 44b; RSC 169. Lustrous. Extremely fine.
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