CNG 84, Lot: 1292. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Philip II. As Caesar, AD 244-247. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 22.73 g, 1h). Rome mint, 3rd officina. 5th emission, AD 246. Bare headed and draped bust right / Philip II standing left, holding globe and spear. RIC IV 256a; Banti 9. EF, attractive two-tone brown patina. Well centered on a broad flan. Rare, Banti records just four examples.