★ A rare dupondius of Philip I ★

Philip I, 244-249. Dupondius (Orichalcum, 26 mm, 12.88 g, 12 h), Rome. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right, seen from behind. Rev. FIDES MILITVM / S - C Fides standing front, head to left, holding scepter with her right hand and standard with her left. Cohen 64. RIC 173c. Rare. Flan faults , otherwise, good very fine.

From the G.G. Collection of Roman Imperial third century middle bronzes.