Philip I (244-249). AE Medallion, Seleucia ad Calycadnum mint, Cilicia. Obv. [AVT K M IOVΛIOC ΦIΛIΠΠOC CЄB]. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. CЄΛЄVKЄΩN TΩ ΠPOC KAΛVK/AΔ/NΩ/ЄΛЄVΘЄPAC. Laureate and draped bust of Apollo left, with quiver at shoulder and branch in front, facing draped bust of Tyche right, wearing kalathos, cornucopiae behind. BMC 21.140.50 SNG France 1040. AE. g. 22.31 mm. 34.00 R. Rare. A bold impressive portrait. Lovely glossy tan patina with green and orichalcum hues. Good VF.
Provenance:
Dr. Busso Peus 398, lot 731.