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Notes: Philip I was the Praetorian Commander under Gordian III; during the Persian campaign, Gordian was killed by mutinous troops. Philip I was then proclaimed emperor by the troops. It is unknown but suspected that Philip orchestrated the death of Gordian III. During his reign, the city of Rome celebrated its millennium. Philip was betrayed and killed at the Battle of Verona in September 249 following a rebellion led by his successor, Trajan Decius. Coin type: Roman Imperial Ruler: Philip I (Augustus) Coin: Orichalcum Sestertius Obverse: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG - Laureate, Draped & Cuirassed Bust of Philip I Facing Right Reverse: LIBERTAS AVGG II - Liberalitas Standing Left, Holding Abacus & Cornucopia Mint: Rome (245 AD) Wt./Size/Axis: 18.11g / 30mm / 12H References: RIC IV Rome 180a Cohen 88 A90009 Provenances: EX. R. Schiell Collection