Augustus, A.D. 244-249
Silver Double Denarius
Rome mint, A.D. 246
Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG
Rev: PM TR P - III COS P P - Felicitas, standing left, holding long caduceus and cornucopia.
RIC 3
23mm, 4.2g.
Scheming and ruthless, Philip I ascended the throne after initiating military unrest against Gordian III. His reign was beset with rebellion and invasions, and he eventually died in battle trying to suppress a rebellion led by his successor, Trajan Decius.
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