Philip I, AD 244-249. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 28 mm, 15.95 g, 12 h), Rome, 244. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right. Rev. FIDES MILITVM Fides standing to left, holding standard in each hand. Banti 15. Cohen 59. RIC IV 172a. Very fine.

From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, acquired in 2002.

This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.