1 Antoninianus Roman Empire (27BC-395) Silver Philip the Arab (20 ...

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Denomination:

1 Antoninianus (about Antoninianus)

Metal:

Silver

State:

Roman Empire (27BC-395)

Issue year(s):

248

Person:

Philip the Arab (204-249)

Philip I, AR Antoninianus, 248, Rome, Officina 1

IMP PHILIPPVS AVG

Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind

S_AECVLARES AVGG

Lion walking right, tail downward and straight

I in exergue

24mm x 25mm, 5.41g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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