★ Commemorating the 1000th Anniversary of the Foundation of Rome ★

Philip I, AD 244-249. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 29.5 mm, 17.19 g, 12 h), Struck for the Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games), commemorating the 1000th anniversary of the foundation of Rome, Rome, 248. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right. Rev. AETERNITAS AVGG / SC Elephant walking to left, led by rider, holding staff and goad. Banti 7. Cohen 18. RIC IV 167a. About very fine.

From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, acquired in 2004.

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