★ A rare elephant antoninianus of Philip II ★

Philip II, 247-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 23 mm, 3.88 g, 6 h), Antiochia, 248-249. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II to right, seen from behind. Rev. AETERNITAS AVGG Elephant advancing left, guided by mahout holding wand in his right hand and goad in his left. Bland 68. Cohen 5 corr. (AVG on reverse). Ovári 10B. RIC 246a corr. (AVG on reverse). Rare. A beautiful piece with a very attractive reverse. Thin flan crack and with minor die breaks, otherwise, extremely fine.

Ex Solidus E-Auction 26, 17 February 2018, 154.