Philip I. AD 244-249. Æ Sestertius (29mm, 17.70 g, 1h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Rome mint, 1st officina. 10th emission, AD 249. VF.

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Lot: 776. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Imperial, Bronze

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Philip I. AD 244-249. Æ Sestertius (29mm, 17.70 g, 1h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Rome mint, 1st officina. 10th emission, AD 249. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Elephant advancing left, guided by mahout, holding goad and wand. RIC IV 167a; Banti 7. Dark brown patina, rough surfaces. VF.

From the Colin E. Pitchfork Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 15 July 2026 at 14:18:20 ET.

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