The following coins were minted during the reign of Philip I to celebrate the thousandth Anniversary of the founding of Roma. According to the calculations of Varro, the 1000th year of Rome ran from April 21st, 247 to 248. However, according to Roman Imperial Coinage, volume IV, part III, there clearly was little issue of these celebratory coins until late 247. Philip exhibited and slaughtered huge numbers of exotic animals for the enjoyment of the populace. The first group of coins below are examples of the coinage issued during the celebrations. The second group is believed to have been issued to keep the memory of the games alive and to look to the future of Rome. I hope you find these coins and their representation of history as fascinating as I find them. If you just happen to have further examples of this issue, I am always looking to expand my web pages and collection.
Officina: 1 |
Officina: 2 |
Officina: 3 |
Officina: 3 |
Officina: 4 |
Officina: 4 |
Officina: 5 |
Officina: 5 |
Officina: 6 |
Officina: 6 |
PART 2 - Coins struck to Remember the games and look towards the eternal future of Rome. |
Mint: Rome |
Mint: Rome |
Mint: Rome |
Mint: Antioch |
Mint:
Antioch |
