Philip I. AD 244-249. Æ Sestertius (28mm, 17.72 g, 12h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Rome mint, 1st officina. 10th emission, AD 249.Triton XXV – Session 5 Roman Imperial, Bronze Sold For $ 1 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Philip I. AD 244-249. Æ Sestertius (28mm, 17.72 g, 12h). 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 adorned with saddle-cloth walking left, guided by mahout, holding goad and wand. RIC IV 167a; Banti 8. Dark green patina, areas of slight doubling, some earthen deposits. Good VF. |