Lot 3417

Description

Moesia Inferior, Marcianopolis, Philip II, as Caesar, (A.D. 247-249), AE 27 or five assaria, (11.620 grams), obv. Philip II bareheaded draped bust to right facing draped bust of Sarapis to left, around legend M IOV**L*IOC **FILIPPO*C KAICAP, rev. Homonoia standing facing head to left, holding a patera over lighted altar and cornucopiae to left, around MAPKIANO**P OLI TWN*, E to left. (cf.S.4072, Varbanov 2096 [p.199], Mionnet 273 [p.101, Vol 2], Pick 1213). Light brown patination, reverse slightly off centred, very fine and rare.

Ex Emporium Hamburg, Auction Sale No.14, October 1988 (lot 1) with their ticket.