The Coinage of Flavia Neapolis under Philip I – the Roman Connection

Abstract

The coinage of Neapolis under Philip I (244–249 CE) is rich in detail and information. However,
the question how all the topics on the coins relate to one another and form a single picture, has
yet to be resolved. This article presents a new view of the subject and suggests that the coins,
as official documents issued by the municipality, were issued in 247–249 CE in honor of a
festival held in the city in which two traditions converged: the neokorate and the celebration
of the Roman era.