Philip I, 244-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 22 mm, 4.55 g, 12 h), Antiochia, 244-245. IMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG P M Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip to right, seen from behind. Rev. PAX FVNDATA CVM PERSIS Pax standing front, head to left, holding olive branch in her right hand and long scepter in her left. Bland 4. Cohen 113. RIC 69. Somewhat rough, otherwise, good very fine.

Ex Naumann E-Auction 12, 2 February 2014, 679.

This coin commemorates the peace agreement between Philip I and Shapur, in which the humiliated Romans agreed to pay a tribute of 50 million sestertii to the Sasanids. Nonetheless, imperial propaganda marked the treaty as a huge success and Philip I assumed the victory title 'Persicus Maximus'.