Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 23 15 Nov 2017
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Philip I. A.D. 244-249. AR antoninianus. 3.5 gm. 22 mm. Rome mint. Struck A.D. 246. His radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG / Annona standing left, holding grain ears over modius, and cornucopia; ANNONA AVGG. RIC IV.3 28c. RSC 25. Extremely Fine; crisply struck, attractively toned.
The celebration of the thousandth anniversary of the founding of Rome occurred during his reign (in A.D. 248).