Lot 4148
Sale 89 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The W.G. & L.M. Wright Collection
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Description
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianius, Antioch or another Eastern mint, issued 244-5, (4.176 grams), obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG P M, rev. Pax standing to left holding olive-branch and transverse sceptre, around PAX FVNDATA CVM PERSIS, (S.8941, RIC 69, RSC 113). Nearly extremely fine/good very fine and very scarce.
The type commemorates Philip's negotiation of a Peace treaty with the Persian/Sasanian king Shapur and his assumption of the title Persicus Maximus, hence the P M on the obverse.
- Estimate
- $180
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150