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Silver Antoninianus of Philip I

This coin has an exceptionally nice strong strike on the reverse clearly showing Roma's military dress and helmet.

Obverse Inscription: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG
Reverse Inscription: VIRTVS AVG
Roma std left on cuirass holding branch and spear
Catalog Numbers: Seaby rsc87
Grade: GVF
Obtained From: Dealer at the Pleasanton Highland Games, in 8/97

This beauty portrays Virtus wearing a crested parade helmet and holding a spear and branch. The long, claw - like serifs characteristic of this period are found at the ends of the main strokes of the letters in this legend.


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