Philip I. AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 3.89 g, 6h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Antioch mint. Struck AD 247-248. Near EF.Electronic Auction 546 Roman Imperial, Silver Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Philip I. AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 3.89 g, 6h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Antioch mint. Struck AD 247-248. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / AETERNITAS AVGG, elephant adorned with saddle-cloth walking left, guided by mahout, holding goad and wand. RIC IV –; Bland Study 19; RSC –; CNG 475, 254 (same dies). Lightly toned with some luster, flan crack, spot of die rust and a few tiny deposits on reverse. Near EF. |