Roman Tetradrachm (244-249 AD)
- This BI Tetradrachm from Antioch is certified Ch AU Condition by NGC
- This coin is a tetradrachm from Antioch struck during the reign of Roman Emperor Philip I circa 244-249 AD
- The obverse features the image of Philip I and an eagle on the reverse
Philip I, the Arab (244-249), from Antioch was perhaps the first Christian emperor of Rome. According to traditional history it is Constantine the Great (307-337) who is acknowledged as the first Christian emperor of Rome, but some historians believe there is compelling evidence that Philip the Arab deserves the title over Constantine. Antich served as the center of Christianity at the time, and was even the origin of the term “Christian.” Philip’s wife was also a very devout Christian, arguably influencing Philip’s beliefs. The eagle reverse on the Philip I tetradrachms were used as the exact design for the first silver coins of the United States in the 19th century.
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| Description | Philip I, the Arab (244-249), from Antioch was perhaps the first Christian emperor of Rome. According to traditional history it is Constantine the Great (307-337) who is acknowledged as the first Christian emperor of Rome, but some historians believe there is compelling evidence that Philip the Arab deserves the title over Constantine. Antich served as the center of Christianity at the time, and was even the origin of the term “Christian.” Philip’s wife was also a very devout Christian, arguably influencing Philip’s beliefs. The eagle reverse on the Philip I tetradrachms were used as the exact design for the first silver coins of the United States in the 19th century. |
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