Lot 2914
Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianius, Rome mint, (4.21 g), issued 248, obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, rev. lion walking to right, officina mark I below, around SAECVLARES AVGG, (S.8956, RIC 12, RSC 173, Hunter 44). About as struck, good extremely fine.
Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection, previously from CNG eSale 241, September 29, 2010 (lot 494), (realised $250+US); previously from CNG Sale 60 (lot 2002), coming from the Jurgen K. Schmidt Collection, Monetarium List 61 (Spring 1994), no.177.
This coin was part of an issue in all metals commemorating the celebration in AD 248 of the one thousandth anniversary of Rome's founding.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $340