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Roman Imperial, Philip I, AE sestertius, 248 AD, stag, 1000th year of Roma commemorative
Roman Imperial, Philip I, AE sestertius, 248 AD, stag, 1000th year of Roma commemorative
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Roman Imperial, Philip I, AE sestertius, 248 AD, his laureate and draped bust right/Stag walking right. 28 mm, 13.2 g.
In the year 248 AD, Rome celebrated the 1000th anniversary of its founding by Romulus and Remus, which according to legend happened on 21 April 753 BC. In particular, Philip I organised a three-day ludi saeculares (Secular Games), with every imaginable entertainment including the hunting of wild animals. This coin forms part of a special series struck to commemorate the event.
VF+, minor roughness, attractive green patina. Rare.
RIC IV 160
