SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Philip I, 244-249. Assarion (Bronze, 18 mm, 4.38 g, 11 h). ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛΙ ΦΙΛΠΠΟC (sic!) CΒ (sic!) Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right, seen from behind. Rev. Δ Є / S•C; below, eagle with spread wings standing facing, head to left; all within wreath. McAlee 1004. Extremely rare. Beautiful earthen highlights on a dark patina. Very fine.