Lot 3868

Description

Philip II (247-249 A.D.), Silver antoninianii, Issued 248 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.89 grams, RIC 224 (Philip I), C.72, Obv. Radiate beardless bust to r. of Philip II, draped and cuirassed seen slightly from behind, IMP PHILIPPVS AVG around, Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG around, Goat walking to l., in exergue III; another issued 247 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.66 grams, RIC 226 (Philip I), C.6, Obv. Radiate beardless bust to r. of Philip II, draped and cuirassed seen slightly from behind, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG around, Rev. AETERNIT IMPER around, Sol advancing to l., raising r. hand and holding whip; another issued 247-249 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.50 grams, RIC 230 (Philip I), C.17, Obv. Radiate beardless bust to r. of Philip II, draped and cuirassed seen slightly from behind, IMP PHILIPPVS AVG around, Rev. LIBERALITAS AVGG III around, Philip I holding short sceptre and Philip II both seated to l. on curule chairs (illustrated). All toned, good very fine - extremely fine or better, (409-411). (3)

First coin is an issue that commemorates the 1000th year of Rome.