Lot 4852

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

Description

Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (19.44 g), issued 247-9, obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. Annona standing left, modius at feet, holding corn ears and cornucopia, around ANNONA AVGG, S C across the field, (S.8990, RIC 168a, C.26). About as struck, extremely fine, dark green patina.

Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 105 (lot 4273) and Classical Numismatic Group Triton I Sale, December 1997 (lot 1606).

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$380

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