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Very Rare AVG Ending

Lot 236: Philip II. A.D. 247-249. AR antoninianus. Antioch, A.D. 247.

AUCTION:  Triskeles - Auction 24 (Auction 331)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $130
  • 7 Bid(s)
Description

Philip II. A.D. 247-249. AR antoninianus (20 mm, 4.81 g, 12 h). Antioch, A.D. 247. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II right / AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing facing, head left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC -; R. Göbl, "Römischer Münzhort Tulln 1966," NZ (1969), 1019; RSC -. Nicely centered and sharp strike. Lightly toned. Extremely fine.

From the Maple Leaf Collection.

The reverse of this coin should have the legend ending AVGG as it was struck during the joint reign of Philip I and Philip II.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
  • Lot #: 236
  • Listing #: 220500
  • Closed: Monday, July 16, 2018 7:18:20 PM CT
  • Estimate: $100
  • Collection: The Maple Leaf Collection