Spectacular Portrait


Philip I (244-249). AR Antoninianus. Obv. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SECVRIT ORBIS. Securitas seated left, holding sceptre and propping head on left hand. RIC IV 48b; C. 215. 4.63 g. 22.5 mm. Superb and brilliant. Lovely light tone with golden hues. EF.