Lot 5656

Description

Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (20.02 grams), obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate bust right, rev. PAX AETERIT (sic), S C across field, Pax to left holding branch and transverse sceptre, (S.9002, RIC 184a, C.105); another AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 244-249, (16.04 grams), obv. laureate bust of Philip I to right draped and cuirassed, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. around FIDES EXERCITVS, S C in exergue, four standards, the second from the right a legionary eagle, (S.8993, RIC 171a, C.51). Both fine - good fine and come with collectors card descriptions. (2)

Ex Cappenalle Collection, the first bought from Noble Numismatics.