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Philip I, 244-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 23mm, 3.76 g 12), Rome, 248. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right. Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG / UI Antelope standing left. Cohen 189. RIC 21. Nicely toned. Good very fine.
The Secular Games were held in honor of the 1000th anniversary of the foundation of Rome; they included some of the greatest spectacles seen in Rome for generations. They were also commemorated by an extensive series of coins showing the animals that were displayed in the arena, monuments and the founding Twins, Romulus and Remus. As is well known, Romulus founded Rome and gave it his name; less known is the fact the Remus was honored for his invention of the propulsion system used for galleys: they were known after him as biremes, triremes, etc..
The Secular Games were held in honor of the 1000th anniversary of the foundation of Rome; they included some of the greatest spectacles seen in Rome for generations. They were also commemorated by an extensive series of coins showing the animals that were displayed in the arena, monuments and the founding Twins, Romulus and Remus. As is well known, Romulus founded Rome and gave it his name; less known is the fact the Remus was honored for his invention of the propulsion system used for galleys: they were known after him as biremes, triremes, etc..