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2015-08-28
PHILIP I THE ARAB (244–249). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: FIDES EXERCITVS. Aquila (legionary eagle) flanked by three standards. RIC 62. Condition: Good very fine. Weight: 4.1 g. Diameter: 23 mm.
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Philip's predecessor (Gordian III) died during the camping against Persia / Sasanian Empire in 243.
Securing his status as emperor with senate in Rome was probably the reason for the peace treaty with Persia.
So, he settled peace with Persia a ...
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Antoninianus
The antoninianus was a coin used during the Roman Empire thought to have been valued at 2 denarii. It was initially silver, but was slowly debased to bronze. The coin was introduced by Caracalla in early 215 and was a silver coin similar to the denarius except that it was slightly larger and featured the emperor wearing a radiate crown, indica ...