Watch List notes:

Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, 248 AD. Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Octastyle temple, with statue of Roma in centre of columns. RIC 164. C. 201. AE. 18.58 g. 28.50 mm. Rare. An attractive example of this interesting issue. Nice deep brown patina. VF.

Issue celebrating the thousandth anniversary of Rome.