Roman Empire
Philippus I (244-249 AD). AR Antoninianus (4.28 g 22 mm), Rome mint, 247.
IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. /
P M TR P IIII COS P P, Felicitas standing left, holding long caduceus and cornucopia.
RIC 76.
Weight : 2.07g
Philip the Arab, also known as Marcus Julius Philippus or Philip I, was a Roman emperor who ruled from 244 to 249 AD. He was born in the city of Shahba, which is located in present-day Syria. Philip came from a humble background and rose to prominence through his military career.In 244 AD, the previous Roman emperor, Gordian III, died under mysterious circumstances during a campaign against the Persians. The soldiers acclaimed Philip as the new emperor, and he accepted the title. His reign marked a significant milestone in Roman history, as he became the first emperor of Roman origin in almost 100 years.Philip faced numerous challenges during his short reign. One of his primary objectives was to restore stability to the empire, which had been plagued by internal strife and external threats. He focused on resolving conflicts with the Persian Empire and successfully negotiated a peace treaty, bringing a temporary halt to the hostilities.
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