Huge Roman Bronze Sestertius of Philip I (244 to 249 AD)

Marcus Julius Verus Philippus, known as Philip I "The Arab," was the Praetorian Prefect, and successor to Gordian III whom he possibly had murdered. After signing a treaty with the Persians, he returned home.

During his reign the 1000th anniversary of the foundation of Rome (248 A.D.) was celebrated, and magnificent games were held on a scale rarely seen. In 249 A.D. a series of rebellions occurred, both Philip and his son were killed after their army was defeated near Verona by the forces of Trajan Decius.

Marble Bust of Marcus Julius Verus Philippus (reigned 244 to 249 AD)

The coin we offer here is a huge Bronze Sestertius of Philip (30 mm in diameter and weighs 18.7 grams). The obverse shows the laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip facing right whilst the reverse shows the goddess Fides standing left holding two standards.

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