Commemorative issue belonging to the series commemorating the so called The Age Games (Ludi Saeculares), i.e. celebrations every 110 years, which in Rome were considered the longest period of a person's life, so that no one could participate in them twice. In 248 the Games had a special course, as this year was the 1000th anniversary of Rome.
Beautifully preserved mint specimen.
Ex. Auction 23 Gitbud & Naumann 2014.
Roman Imperial
Philip I (244-249), Antoninianus 248, Rome mint
Obverse: radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
IMP PHILIPPVS AVG
Reverse: antelope standing left, VI in exergue
SAECVLARES AVGG
Weight 4.3 g
