Philip I - Saecular Games Antelope Sestertius - 248 AD

IMP PHILIPPVS AVG; Philip I "The Arab" sestertius issued to commemorate the 1000 Year of Rome at the Saecular Games. Reverse features the Antelope and SAECVLARES AVGG, with SC in exergue. Ex. Harlan J Berk. Rome Mint 30.9 mm, 19.08 g. Choice VF. RIC 161a
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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