Rome - Philip I (The Arab) COS III - Millennium

Roman Secular Games issue for the 1000th Year of Rome celebrations in 248/249 A.D.; AE Sestertius. OB: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG; laurel draped and cuirassed bust right. Rx: SAECVLARES AVGG; low column inscribed COS III, which specifies the year 248 A.D.; the third consulship of Philip I. RIC 162a; 17.13 g, 30mm, 12 h.; VF. '74 Sear 2503, C. 195
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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