MYSIA, Hadrianothera. Philip I. AD 244-249. Æ (23mm, 8.68 g, 6h). Aurelius Socrates, first archon.Electronic Auction 505 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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MYSIA, Hadrianothera. Philip I. AD 244-249. Æ (23mm, 8.68 g, 6h). Aurelius Socrates, first archon. Radiate and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Philip, radiate, on horseback galloping right, holding spear in raised right hand. RPC VIII Online 20115; SNG BN 1103 = von Fritze 595.1, pl. X, 9. Red-brown surfaces, cleaned. VF. Very rare, only the second known specimen and much nicer than the one plated in RPC. |