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Philip I. AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (22mm, 3.97 g, 6h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Antioch mint. Struck AD 247-248. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / AETERNITAS AVGG, Elephant walking left, guided by mahout, holding goad and wand. RIC IV –; Bland Study 19; RSC 17 var. (obv. legend). Near EF.
From the William Whetstone Collection.
According to the Dr. Roger Bland's study on Philip I and family, "The elephant symbolizes eternity and the reverse legend applies it to the Imperial family. Elephants were probably brought in as part of the celebration for the Secular games."
From the William Whetstone Collection.
According to the Dr. Roger Bland's study on Philip I and family, "The elephant symbolizes eternity and the reverse legend applies it to the Imperial family. Elephants were probably brought in as part of the celebration for the Secular games."