Auction 1
An exquisite selection of premium coins from ancient to modern times
Description
Antoninianus. AD 248, Rome / 6th officina / Millennium Issue. 4.74 g. 24.00 mm. 12h
Obv. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I right, seen from behind.
Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG, antelope standing left; VI in exergue.
RIC IV.III 21.
A nice example with a excellent portrait and a lovely antelope. Light old cabinet tone, lightly rough and with a die break on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.
Ex. Leu Numismatik Web Auction 30, 2024, Lot 2478.
Ex. Portuscalle Numismatica 5, 2022, Lot 254.
Struck to celebrate the Saecular Games marking Rome's 1000th anniversary.