Philip II. AD 247-249. AR Antoninianus (23mm, 5.47 g, 12h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Antioch mint. Struck AD 247-248. Superb EF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 829. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 1 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Philip II. AD 247-249. AR Antoninianus (23mm, 5.47 g, 12h). 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 246Aa corr. (rev. legend); Bland Study 68; RSC 5 corr. (same); Mazzini 5 (same rev. die). Toned with some luster. Superb EF. Struck from highly detailed dies.

From the Barry N. Rightman Collection, purchased from Numismatic Fine Arts, June 1991.

Continuing the tradition of Claudius and Antoninus Pius before them, the celebration of the Secular Games at the end of every century since the founding of Rome culminated during the joint reign of Philip I and II, as the city celebrated her 1,000th anniversary in AD 248.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Three – Lot 588-888 will be held Tuesday morning, 19 May 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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