Lot 819
Philip I. AD 244-249. Æ Sestertius (28mm, 19.24 g, 12h). Rome mint, 5th officina. 3rd emission, AD 246-24.
Sold
$1,800
Est.
$750
Starting Bid: $450
Live Auction
Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Live bidding began Jan 15, 2020 at 9:00 AM EST
Description
Philip I. AD 244-249. Æ Sestertius (28mm, 19.24 g, 12h). Rome mint, 5th officina. 3rd emission, AD 246-24. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / ANNONA AVGG, S C across field, Annona standing facing, head left, holding grain ears with her right hand over modius to left, cradling cornucopia with her left arm. RIC IV 168a; Banti 9. Attractive dark green patina with touches of red. EF. Powerful portrait.

From the Jack A. Frazer Collection, purchased from Freeman & Sear, September 1998.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part II will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.