Philip I; AE Sestertius; Salus feeding serpent
210,00 €
Description
Philip I (244 – 249 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 244 AD. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG; laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / SALVS AVGG; Salus standing right, feeding serpent held in both arms, S-C.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE31 |
| Weight [g]: | 21,52 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC IV 186a; Banti 56 |
| Commentary: | great brown patina, good portrait; including collector's original card with detailed description and photos |
Historical Context
In spite of revolts and upheavals in several corners of the empire, Philip managed to overcome these challenges for some years and the empire remained fundamentally sound and stable during his reign, with the great disruptions yet to come.
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