Lot 3341

Description

Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (16.74 g), issued 247, obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right, rev. Octastyle temple of Roma with statue of Roma within, around SAECVLVM NOVVM, S C in exergue, (S.9015, RIC 164, C.201) (illustrated); another, Rome mint, issued A.D. 244-245, (12.09), obv. laureate bust to right, rev. Victory to left, with palm over shoulder and wreath in hand, (S.9021, RIC 192a, C.232); silver antoninianus, Rome mint, (3.87 g), 5th officina, issued 249, obv. radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip to right, rev. cippus inscribed COS III, around SAECVLARES AVGG, (S.8961, RIC 24c, RSC 193); Philip II, (A.D. 247-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (19.15 g), obv. laureate bust to right, draped and cuirassed, rev. Philip I and II seated to left on curule chairs, SC in exergue, (S.9279, RIC 267a, C.18). Toned, fine - very fine and scarce. (4)

Ex. Dr.V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously M.R.Roberts Sydney with tickets.