Philip I "The Arab" AR Antoninianus, Rome Mint, 244-249 AD

Specifications: 3.7g, 21mm

Obverse:

Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip I facing right. Legend: IMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Strong portrait with sharp detail on the beard and radiate crown. Minor flan crack at 7 o'clock.

Reverse:

Pax standing left, holding olive branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left. Legend likely PAX AETERN or PAX FVNDATA CVM PERSIS. Some surface porosity and green deposits, but figure is fully identifiable.

Condition:

• Grade: about VF for type - excellent obverse, reverse more worn

• Denomination: Antoninianus, 3.7g is good weight for the issue

• Metal: Silver with nice surfaces on obverse, some corrosion spots on reverse

Philip I "The Arab" AR Antoninianus, Rome Mint, 244-249 AD

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