Philip I - 1000th Anniv. of Rome

Philip I - "The Arab" with Elephant reverse. This antoninianus coin was struck to celebrate the 1000th Anniversary of foundation of Rome in the year 248 AD. There were great celebrations featuring many exotic animals at the Saecular Games. OB: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG; Rx: AETERNITAS AVGG; elephant walking left guided by a driver. RIC 48 and/or 58 type, C17, S2452. 4.9 g in good silver, 23 mm; VF/VF+ [Lanz]
VIEW & DOWNLOAD: Three articles on the Saecular Games and the Roman Millennium of 248 A.D. at these links: Saecular Games by Illingworth: Saecular Games - Illingworth
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