| Coin minted: | c. 244-249 A.D. |
| Coin denomination/metal: | Silver |
| Coin grade: | Premium quality Hand selected by our senior numismatist for exceptional beauty and detail |
| Setting: | Handcrafted 14k solid gold |
About this coin
Marcus Julius Phillippus (Philip I) was a Roman citizen from Arabia, which is why he's often called "Philip the Arab." Though he never held the title of Caesar, he took over as ruler of the Roman Empire after the suspicious death of Gordian, likely arranged by Philip. His rise to power, seemingly out of nowhere, demonstrated his remarkable ambition, but much as he secured the throne with a death, he was later overthrown by rebellious masses and was killed in a battle at Verona. In between his rise and fall, however, he presided over the celebration of Rome's 1000th anniversary and issued coins commemorating the magnificent games and festivals. This silver coin includes a depiction of a radiate bust of Philip I on the obverse and Roma on the reverse, seated at left with a spear.
