Philip II Sestertius - European Elk

IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG; Philip II as Augustus. Sestertius issued to commemorate the 1000 Year of Rome at the Saecular Games in 248 A.D. Reverse features the European Elk (or Goat, as described in some references) and SAECVLARES AVGG, with SC in exergue. Rome Mint 30 mm, 22.71 g. 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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