Rarer antoninianus minted on the occasion by senatorial decree of Philip's Saecular Games. The acts were inscribed on the cippus depicted here.
Roman Imperial
Philip I (244-249), Antoninianus 248, Rome mint
Obverse: radiate and draped bust right
IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG
Reverse: cippus inscribed COS III
SAECVLARES AVGG
Weight 3.92 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.
