Lot 735: Philip I. A.D. 244-249. AR antoninianus. Antioch, A.D. 247-248.

Philip I. A.D. 244-249. AR antoninianus (23 mm, 3.73 g, 6 h). Antioch, A.D. 247-248. IMP IVL PHILIPPVS PIVS FEL AVG, P M below, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS E-XERCITVS, Virtus standing right, holding spear and shield. RIC 74; Bland 3; RSC 245A. Lightly toned. Good very fine. Scarce.

Quoting Dr. Bland's note from his corpus of the Antiochene coinage of Philip: ""The PM under the bust are believed to stand for 'Persicus Maximus' (greatest of Persian conquerors). Virtus exercitas is described in RIC as being a celebration of the peace with Persia and that the valor of the army has led to the establishment of a lasting peace and to the hope of world-wide happiness.""

• Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
• Lot #: 735
• Listing #: 198190
• Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 6:03:30 PM CT
• Estimate: $100