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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SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Philip I, 244-249. Tetradrachm (Billon, 26 mm, 12.33 g, 7 h), 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 righ..
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Ex Triton XXI lot 826 hammer 1700 dollar. Divus Julius Marinus. Died circa AD 246/7. Æ (23mm, 5.60 g, 6h). Philippopolis (Arabia) mint. Struck circa AD 247-249. ΘЄΩ MAPINΩ, bareheaded bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder, supported by eagle standing right / ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛIT-ΩN KOΛ[ΩNIAC], Roma or ..
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Philip I Æ Sestertius. Rome, AD 244. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VICTORIA AVG, Victory advancing to left, holding wreath and palm. RIC IV 192a; C. 232. 17.81 g, 31 mm, Good Very Fine. &nb..
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Denomination:
AE Sestertius
Condition:
aVF
Size:
30 mm
Weight:
17,91grams
Period:
249 ad.
Mint:
Rome
Exergue:
-.-
Obv:
IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, .
Rev:
FIDES EXERCITVS SC. 4 standards
Reference:
RIC 171a ..
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Philippus I 244-249 AD - As, 247 AD, AE 17,44 g, 31 mm. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG dr. and laureate bust of Philippus right. R/. AETERNITAS AVGG SC elephant walking left ridden by mahout who guides it with goad and rod. Sear 8989; RIC 167a; C18..
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Philip I. AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (24,5 mm, 3,86 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 o..
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Reign: Philip I Persons: Philip I (Augustus)City: Antioch Region: Pisidia Province: GalatiaDenomination: Æ (25 mm) Average weight: 7,84 g. Issue: Later issues (AD 245/7)Obverse: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I, r., seen from rearReverse: CAES ANTIO..
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Philip I Æ Sestertius. Rome, AD 244-249. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / SALVS AVG, Salus standing left, holding sceptre and feeding snake coiled round altar; S-C across fields. RIC 186. 17,11 g, 29 mm, almost extremely Fine. Scarce
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Philip I (AD 244-249). AR antoninianus (23 mm, 3,67 gm) VF. Rome, AD 247-248. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip right / SAECVLARES AVGG, lion advancing right, I in exergue. RIC IV.III 12. Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Ro..
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Philip I, 244-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 23 mm, 3.98 g,), Rome, 247-249. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right, seen from behind. Rev. FORTVNA REDVX Fortuna seated left, holding ruder with her extended right hand cornucopiae with her left hand; wheel under her sea..
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Philip I (244-249), Antoninianus, Rome, AD 246; AR (g 4,32; mm 22); IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. P M TR P III COS P P,Felicitas standing l. with long caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 3; C 12 ..
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Philip I. A.D. 244-249. Æ dupondius (24 mm, 9,81 g). Celebrating the millennium of Rome. Rome, A.D. 249. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I right / SAECVLARES AVGG, S C across field, cippus inscribed COS/III in two lines. RIC 162c.AD 248 marked the 1000th bir..
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MESOPOTAMIA. Nisibis. Philip I the Arab (244-249). Ae.Obv: ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CEB.Radiate and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield decorated with quadriga.Rev: IOY CEΠ ΚΟΛΩ ΝECIBI MHT.Tyche seated facing; above, ram (Aries) leaping right, head left; all within tetrastyle temple; below..
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Philippus I Arabs (244-249 AD). AR Antoninianus (3.75 g, 23 mm), Roma (Rome), 244-247 AD.Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev. VICTORIA AVGG, Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm.RIC IV, p.74, 51; C. 235. &nbs..
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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: ANNONA AVGG / S - C.Annona standing left, holding cornucopia and grains ears; modius filled with grain ears to left.RIC 168a.Condition: Very fine.Weight: 15.91 g.Diameter: 29 m..
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Philip I (AD 244-249). AR antoninianus (22 mm, 3,36 gms). Rome, 6th officina, Millennium Issue, AD 248. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I right, seen from behind / SAECVLARES AVGG, antelope standing left; VI in exergue. RIC IV.III 21. Struck to celebrate the Sae..
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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. 3.01 grams. good very fine
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