ROMAN EMPIRE. Philip I. AD. 244-249. Æ Sestertius (16.54 gm; 26 mm). Rome, AD. 249. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip to right / FORTVNA REDVX/ S C Fortuna seated to left on throne, holding rudder and cornucopia; beside throne, wheel. Banti 17; Cohen 67; RIC IV 174a. Sharply struck on a nice flan. Nice original dark green earthen patina. Choice EF.