Lot 4851

Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 248, (19.10 g), obv. laureate bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. elephant guided by rider with goad and wand walking to left, around AETERNITAS AVGG, S C in exergue, (S.8989, RIC 167a, C.18). Even brown patina, good very fine and scarce.

Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously Status International Sale 315 (lot 7736), also Noble Numismatics Sale 108 (lot 3379).

Estimate
$180
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$280

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