Philip I. Drachm

Philip I; 244-249 AD, Alexandria, Egypt, Year 6 = 248/9 AD, Drachm, 18.65g. Dattari/Savio-pl. 260, 4941 var., Emmett-3523/6 (R4). Obv: A K M IOV ΦIΛ - IΠΠOC EVC Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: Elpis (Spes) advancing l., holding flower and raising skirt; palm branch in l. field, date L S in r. field. Ex Spartan Numismatics 14, 8 February 2000, lot 137.. Fine