The barbarian invasions of the third century constituted an uninterrupted period of raids within the borders of the Roman Empire, conducted for purposes of plunder and booty by armed peoples belonging
The climax of the Marcomannic wars in the years 178-179.
Bust of Alexander Severus.
With Emperor Maximinus Thrace began the turbulent period of military anarchy, which would end only fifty years later with Diocletian.
Bust of Gordian III at the Capitoline Museums.
Carpi (people)
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The Carpi or Carpiani were a tribe that resided in the eastern parts of modern Romania in the historical region of Moldavia from no later than c. AD 140 and until at least AD 318.
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Silver Antoninianus coin issued by the Roman emperor Philip the Arab to commemorate his victory over the Carpi in AD 247. Obverse: Head of Philip wearing diadem, with legend: IMP(erator) PHILIPPVS AVG(ustus); Reverse: Figure of winged goddess Victory bearing palm and laurel wreath, with legend: VICTORIA CARPICA. Mint: Rome. Date: undated, but must have been issued in period 247-9
Bust of Roman emperor Aurelian (ruled 270–5), who began the policy of transferring large numbers of Carpi into the Roman empire