RS84501. Silver antoninianus, Bland 24 (12 spec.), RIC IV 84a (R2), RSC IV 50a, SRCV III 8931 (Viminacium), Hunter III -, Choice VF, well centered and struck, strong portrait, some die wear, light marks and scratches, 4th officina, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, weight 4.478g, maximum diameter 21.9mm, die axis 180
o, 3rd emission, spring - summer 249 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse FIDES EXERCITVS (the loyalty of the army), four legionary standards, third from left an aquila (eagle); from the Dr. Sam Mansourati Collection;
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