Roman Empire - Philip I. (A.D. 244-249.)
Silver antoninianus (4.67 g. 23 mm.). Antioch mint, A.D. 247-248.

IMP IVL PHILIPPVS PIVS FEL AVG P M, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right /

VIRTVS E-XERCITVS, Virtus standing right, holding spear and shield.

RIC 74; Bland 3; RSC 245A. Scarce.

Almost uncirculated.

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.

Ruler	Philip as Persicus Maximus
Value	Antoninian
Reverse Legend	VIRTVS EXERCITVS
Grade	Almost uncirculated
Mint	Antioch
Date	249
Weigth and Diameter	4.67 g. 23 mm.
Metal	Silver

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