*Lucernae* Philip I Persicus Maximus Antoninianus VIRTVS EXERCITVS Antioch 249

Description

Philip I. A.D. 244-249. AR antoninianus (24 mm, 3.95 g).
Antioch, A.D. 247-248.
IMP IVL PHILIPPVS PIVS FEL AVG, P M below, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right /
VIRTVS E-XERCITVS, Virtus standing right, holding spear and shield.
RIC 74; Bland 3; RSC 245A. Scarce.
Quoting Dr. Bland's note from his corpus of the Antiochene coinage of Philip: \"The PM under the bust are believed to stand for 'Persicus Maximus' (greatest of Persian conquerors). Virtus exercitas is described in RIC as being a celebration of the peace with Persia and that the valor of the army has led to the establishment of a lasting peace and to the hope of world-wide happiness."\""
Old cabinet silver tone. Nice details. Superb portrait.
For a better impression please take a look on pictures.
189-Sad
Ruler
Philip I Persicus Maximus
Value
Antoninianus
Reverse Legend
VIRTVS EXERCITVS
Grade
Good very fine (MBC+)
Mint
Antioch
Date
249
Weigth and Diameter
3.95 g 24 mm.
Metal
Silver
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Reference:
2020-9696 (189-SAD-ARHP50)