★ A Philip I "Piefort" ★

Philip I (244-249). AE 29 mm. Samosata mint. Syria, Commagene. Obv. AVTOK K M IOVΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CЄB. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left. Rev. CAMOC-ATЄΩN. Tyche seated left, holding grain ears and resting hand on rock outcropping; below, Pegasos flying left. Butcher 33 a var. (placement of reverse legend); SNG Cop -; BMC -. AE. 26.84 g. 29.00 mm. RR. Very rare. An attractive and outstanding example, struck on a thick and overweight flan. Superb olive green patina. Good VF.