July 17, 2026
July 17, 2026
July 17, 2026
Roman Provincial TRAJAN DECIUS - SILVER TETRADRACHM from Antioch, 11.1 grams and 26.5 mm. In 249, he defeated and killed Philip nearVerona and was recognized as emperor by the Senate afterwards. During his reign, he attempted to strengthen the Roman state and its religion, leading to theDecian persecution, where a number of prominent Christians (includingPope Fabian ) were put to death.
July 17, 2026
July 17, 2026
July 17, 2026
Roman Empire - Gallienus, sole reign. Bronze antoninianus. GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right.
July 17, 2026
Otacilia Severa. Silver Antoninianus 23mm (4.39 grams). Roman Empress 244-249 A.D wife of Emperor Philip I. XF CONDITION.
July 17, 2026
July 17, 2026
July 17, 2026
Edward Gibbon observed that the epoch of the Antonines, the 2nd century A.D., was the happiest period the world has ever known. “The Antonines” is essential reading for anyone who is interested in ancient history, as well as for all students and teachers of the subject.
July 17, 2026
Animals had originally been collected from all over the Roman Empire for the planned Persian triumph of Philip's predecessor, Gordian III, but following his assassination in 244 they were instead kept in readiness for the festivities of the millennium.
July 17, 2026
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