Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 33 11 Dec 2019
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Philip I. A.D. 244-249. AR antoninianus. 4.03 gm. 23 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; lustrous; bold portrait well centered on large flan.
The magnificent celebration of the thousandth anniversary of the founding of Rome occurred in A.D. 248 during his reign.