Watch List notes:

Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 249 AD. D/ IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ AETERNITAS AVGG GS (sic). Elephant guided left by mahout, holding goad and wand. RIC 167 a. AE. g. 16.60 mm. 29.00 A choice example. Traces of double striking on reverse. Lovely glossy green brown patina. EF.

Ludi Saeculares issue, commemorating the 1000 th anniversary of Roma. An interesting variety, with GS mistakenly engraved instead of SC.