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    Philip I. 244-249 AD. AR, Silver Antoninianus. Antioch mint. Pax standing
                    facing. RIC IV 69; RSC 113. VF. $100.00.
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                                  Item # 61759

                                Roman Imperial:
           Currently 58 USD                   First Bid 58 USD
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           Started   Mon, 12 Feb, 2001        Country   USA
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                                  Description
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Philip I. 244-249 AD. AR Antoninianus (3.31 gm). Struck  Click for Larger Image
244 AD. Antioch mint. IMP C M IVL PHILIPPVS P F AVG P M,
radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from      [Image]
behind / PAX FVN-DATA CVM PERSIS, Pax standing facing,
head left, holding olive-branch and transverse sceptre. RIC IV 69; RSC 113. VF,
porous (typical for this issue). Estimate $100.

History: The reverse legend on this coin "peace established with Persia" makes
reference to one of Philip's first acts as emperor - the peace treaty with the
Sasanian king Shapur I. Also, the P M used in the obverse legend refers to
'Persicus Maximus' as opposed to 'Pontifex Maximus.'

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