Roman Coin Emperor Philip I

Roman Coin 

Dug in Germany 

Philip I 

247 AD

Ob: IMP M IVL PHILLIPPVS AVG

Radiate, drapped and cuirassed bust right.

Re: ROMAE AETERNAE 

Roma seated left, holding Victory and sceptre.

Philip the Arab (204-249) 

Philip I was Roman emperor from 244 to 249. Born Aurantis, Arabia, in a city situated in modern-day Syria. After the death of Gordian III in February 244, Philip, who had been Preatorian perfec, achieved power. He quickly negotiated peace with the Persian Sassanid Empire and returned to Rome to be confirmed by the Senate. During his reign, the city of Rome celebrated its millennium.