Philip I

Crisis · AD 244 – 249

443 coin types catalogued

Philip I 'the Arab' (AD 244 to 249) came from the Roman province of Arabia. He is best known for celebrating Rome's 1,000th anniversary (the Saecular Games) in AD 248, which produced a distinctive series of commemorative coins featuring animals from the arena. These 'zoo' coins are popular with collectors.

At a Glance

Coin types

443

With images

240 (54%)

With prices

116 (26%)

Auction records

603

Denominations

Antoninianus213 types
Sestertius80 types
As70 types
Dupondius39 types
Aureus33 types
Denarius8 types

Metals

Silver221
Bronze189
Gold33

Mints

Rome361 types
antiocheia syria80 types
uncertain value2 types

All Philip I Coin Types