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A.D. 244-249 Philip I Silver Antoninianus

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A.D. 244-249 Philip I Silver Antoninianus

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aEF. Struck from A.D. 244-249 during the reign of Philip I – who came to power after rousing the Roman army against Emperor Gordian III (and perhaps causing his death). Known as Philip the Arab because he was born in Syria, Philip I made peace with the troublesome Persians soon after becoming emperor. Obv. depicts Philip the Arab, reverse features Roma seated on a throne holding "Victory" – issued to honor a victory and spread word of it to the masses.