Philip I – Coin #1 – Adventvs Avgg

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This coin is an antoninianus struck in Rome in 245 CE. It weighs 4.82g and measures 23.3mm.

Obverse: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Philip I right

Reverse: ADVENTVS AVGG, emperor on horseback left, holding spear

Reference: Sear 8916

I bought this coin from Steve Santore when I was still on Facebook.