Description: Dacia, Philip I (244 - 249 AD). IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG; laureate and draped bust right / PROVINCIA DACIA; Dacia stands left, in long chiton and Phrygian cap, curved sword in right, standard inscribed XIII in left, on left standard inscribed V and eagle head right, wreath in beak, on right lion walking left, ANIII in ex.

Diameter: AE26 mm

Weight: 12,66 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: SGICV 3873v; BMC 6v

Commentary: rare; dark grey patina, well centered, decent details

History: The mint in Dacia was probably located in the Roman colony of Sarmizegetusa and minted coins for the supply of the army over the period of 11 years.

Article Number: 033-02-05-41652