Code: 13122
This is an ancient Roman silver Antoninianus of Emperor Philip I minted at Rome between the years 244 - 246 AD
Obverse: IMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG P M "Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Julius Philip the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus), high priest." Bust of Philip, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse: SPES FELICITATIS ORBIS "The hope for world happiness" Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Has an edge knock on reverse above head, priced accordingly!
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Antoninianus
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 244 - 249AD (this coin was issued between 244 - 246 AD)
SIZE: 22mm diameter
WEIGHT: 3.54 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RCV 2578
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection in London.
