Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial - Severus Alex
Lot 4598 SESSION 18 (2.30PM THURSDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial - Severus Alexan
Estimate $200
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SOLD $140
PHILIP I, (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. in 249, (10.17 g), obv. laureate bust of Philip I to right draped and cuirassed, around IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS [AV]G, rev. around FIDES EXERCITVS, S C in exergue, four standards, the second from the right a legionary eagle, (S.9044, RIC 171b, C.52). Dark brown patina, otherwise nearly extremely fine and a very scarce reverse.
A similar example in Roma Sale eSale 68, (lot 1141), 27 February 2020, realised ?500.
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Estimate $200
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