Philip I, Sestertius - Stag -Saecular Games 248 A.D.

Roman Empire, Philip I (The Arab, 244 - 249 A.D.) Sestertius - Saecular Games issue on the 1000th Year (Millennium) of Rome celebrations. The exotic animal on the reverse is probably the large Red Deer Stag of Northern Europe. It's the only member of the deer family native to Africa as well.
OB: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG; Rx: (S)AECVLARES AVGG VF, 14.44 g., ~28mm; S-9012, Seaby 2501, C183, RIC 160a
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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