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Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, 248 AD. Obv. IMP M IVL PHIIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG SC. Low column, inscribed COS/III. RIC IV 162a; C. 195. 16.37 g. 29.00 mm. Scarce. A choice example. Some minor pitting on obverse. Lovely golden brown patina. About EF. The issue commemorates the 1000th anniversary of Rome.