The Gothic War of 248–253 took place between the years 248 and 249, as well as in the year 253. Within this war, a series of battles occurred and plundering was carried out by the Goths and their alli
Sestertius of Philip the Arab (r. 244–249). AE 28 mm, 16.6 g. Obv.: Laureate and draped bust right, legend IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Rev.: Dacia standing left, lion and eagle at feet. PROVINCIA DACIA, AN[NO] III.
Antoninianus of usurper Pacatianus (r. 248-249), Obv.: Radiate bust, IMP TI CL MAR PACATIANVS P F IN[VICTVS]. Rev.: Rome seated holding Victory and wreath, ROMAE AETER[NA] AN[NOS] MIL[LE] ET PRIMO. AR 4.38 gr.
Bust of Gaius Messius Quintus Trajan Decius (r. 249-251)
Aureus of Decius. Obv.: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG. Rev.: Victoria holding wreath and palm, VICTORIA AVGG. 4,32 gr.
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.
Wattle and daub house
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