★ An attractive elephant antoninianus of Philip I ★

Philip I, 244-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 23 mm, 4.01 g, 1 h), Rome, 248. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I 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. Cohen 17. RIC 58. Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise, extremely fine.