★ A very rare aureus of Philip I ★

Philip I, 244-249. Aureus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.45 g, 5 h), Rome, 245. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right, seen from behind. Rev. P M TR P II COS P P Philip seated left on curule chair, holding globe in his right hand and short scepter in his left. Calicó 3254. Cohen 119. RIC 2a. Very rare. Very fine.

From the Birger Bentsen Collection of ancient gold coins, ex Leu Web Auction 5, 23 September 2018, 970 (with collector's ticket).