★ Scarce Bust Type ★

Philip II, 247-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 21.5 mm, 4.02 g, 1 h), Antioch. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Radiate and cuirassed bust of Philip to left, with his cuirass decorated with a facing gorgoneion. Rev. CONCORDIA AVGG Concordia seated to left, holding patera with her extended right hand and cornucopia with her left. Bland 73. Cohen 8 var. (bust) RIC 241 var. (bust). Gold-reddish tone, particularly on the obverse. Minor flan crack, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

From a collection in USA, and that of R. McAlee, Classical Numismatic Group e475, 26 August 2020, 279, ex MPO 34, 23 May 2012, 293.