Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 3558 Session 12 (11.30am Friday) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $160
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SOLD $180
PHILIP I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (12.742 grams), issued 248, obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right, around [I]MP M IVL PHILIPP[VS AVG], rev. Lion walking to right, around SAECULARES AVGG, S C in exeregue, (cf.S.2600, RIC 158, C.176). Clipped flan with dark brown patina, otherwise good very fine and very scarce.
An issue struck to commemorate the thousandth anniversary of the foundation of Rome. It was celebrated by magnificent games and animals were utilised on the reverse of these commemorative coins.
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Estimate $160
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