Philip I. AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 3.24 g, 6h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Antioch mint. Struck AD 248-249.

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Lot: 585. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Philip I. AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 3.24 g, 6h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Antioch mint. Struck AD 248-249. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / SAECVLVM NOVVM, hexastyle temple; in center, statue of Roma left, holding scepter. RIC IV –; Bland Study 52; RSC –. Bright granular surfaces, a few flan cracks. Good VF. Very rare. Bland knew of only two examples.

In Dr. Bland's List for PHILIP I and Family: Emperor of Rome AD 244 - 249 he wrote “Initially, there was some debate whether or not this specimen was from Antioch or Rome. All of the experts now agree that it is indeed a rare Antioch issue with the short obverse legend.”

Closing Date and Time: 21 July 2021 at 13:14:40 ET.