Lot 2366

Description

Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), silver antoninianius (3.62g), Rome mint, obv. radiate bust to right, around IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, (3.62 g), rev. cippus column inscribed COS III, around SAECVLARES AVGG, (S.8961; RIC IV 24c; RSC 193); another (4.56 g), rev. FIDES EXERCITVS around, Fides standing left holding vexillum and standard (illus.) (S.8929; RIC IV 61; RSC 49); another (3.41 g), rev. Securitas seated to left, holding sceptre and propping head on left hand, around SECVRIT ORBIS, (S.8966; RIC IV 48b; RSC 215). Toning, nearly very fine - very fine, the first scarce. (3)

Ex S.J. Green Collection, purchased from Noble Numismatics Sale 124 (lot 3400 part). Previously ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection, the first from Baldwins, 27/2/1958.