Römisches Reich, Philipp I. der Araber, Sesterz - RARE

Rare commemorative issue in bronze 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.

Ex. Auctiones GmbH, eAuction 49, 2016.

Roman Imperial

Philip I (244-249), Sestertius 248, Rome mint

Obverse: laureate bust right

IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG

Reverse: she wolf standing left, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus, SC in exerque

SAECVLARES AVGG

Diameter 28 mm, weight 18.08 g