Bronze Sestertius of the Roman Emperor Philip I, 224 CE - 249 CE
Bronze/Gold
FJ.3210
During Philip’s reign, Rome celebrated the thousandth anniversary of its founding by Romulus and Remus. The ceremonies and festivities lasted for many months, and the citizens of Rome were treated...
During Philip’s reign, Rome celebrated the thousandth anniversary of its founding by Romulus and Remus. The ceremonies and festivities lasted for many months, and the citizens of Rome were treated to the glorious spectacle of Philip riding in triumph through the streets. This splendid bracelet, heavy with gold and bearing Philip’s proud portrait, evokes the Roman Empire at its height. The person lucky enough to wear it today will enjoy a triumph all their own.