Philip I. AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 4.18 g, 1h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Rome mint, 6th officina. 10th emission, AD 249. NGC AU, 5/5, 4/5.Electronic Auction 574 Roman Imperial, Silver Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Philip I. AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 4.18 g, 1h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Rome mint, 6th officina. 10th emission, AD 249. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / SAECVLVM NOVVM, hexastyle temple; in center, statue of Roma left, holding scepter. RIC IV 25b; RSC 198; cf. Elkins, Monuments Figure 159 (for rev. type). In NGC encapsulation 2491177-001, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. The first architectural type of the “soldier emperors”. |