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.
Roman Imperial
Philip II (247-249), Antoninianus 248, Rome mint
Obverse: radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
IMP PHILIPPVS AVG
Reverse: moose standing left, III in exergue
SAECVLARES AVGG
Diameter 22 mm, weight 3.46 g
