Hammered Sestertius


Philip I (244-249). AE Sestertius, 244-249. Obv. IM[P] M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. SALVS AVG SC. Salus, standing left, feeding snake coiled round altar and holding sceptre. RIC IV 187; C. 206. 21.40 g. 29.00 mm. Green patina with minor earthy deposits. Hammered. Good VF.