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Sestertius of Philip I

Bronze sestertius, 26mm, 18.49gm, issued AD 247 Rome mint.

Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right.

Rev: AETERNITATIS AVGG S C, Elephant, guided by driver with goad and wand, walking left.

References: Sear 8989, RIC 167a.

Commemorates the games for Rome's 1000th anniversary.

2507JF02   |   Nearly Extremely Fine/Nearly Very Fine   |   AUD 350   |   (in cart)