Watch List notes:

Philip I, 244-249. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 30 mm, 23.31 g, 12 h), Rome, 245. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right, seen from behind. Rev. P M TR P II COS P P / S C Philip I seated left on curule chair, holding globe in his right hand and short scepter in his left. Cohen 121. RIC 148a. An attractive piece with a lovely brown patina. Minor edge crack, otherwise, very fine.


From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket) and that of his father, Dr. Karl Blaschegg (1892-1951).