Roman Imperial
Philip I (244-249), Antoninianus 249, Rome mint
Obverse: radiate and draped bust right
IMP PHILIPPVS AVG
Reverse: aquila between three signa
FIDES EXERCITVS
Weight 3.9 g
Marcus Julius Verus Philippus, known as Philip I the Arab, was the Praetorian prefect and successor to Gordian III, whom he probably murdered. After signing the treaty with the Persians, he returned home. During his reign, the 1,000th anniversary of the founding of Rome (AD 248) was celebrated. In 249 CE a series of revolts ensued, both Philip and his son were killed after their army was defeated at Verona by the forces of Traian Decius.
