COINS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. PHILIPPUS I, AD 244-249. Antoninianus, celebrating the thousandth anniversary of Rome, 248. AR 4.59 g. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. SAECVLVM NOVVM Hexastyle temple, in the centre, statue of Roma on a base. C. 198; RIC IV/3, 71,25b. Scarce. Extremely fine

Provenance: From an old Swiss Collection started in the 19th century.