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A fouree core coin of the emperor Philip I with a Gordian III Fortuna reverse Coin Type: Base metal fourée core of an antoninianus of Philip I, 244-249 CE
Mint and Date: ?
Size and Weight: 20mm, 1.94g
Obverse: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS (AVG)
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: FORT REDUX
Fortuna seated left, rudder in right hand, cornucopia in left arm, wheel under throne.
Note: A mule. The abbreviation to "FORT" is known for Gordian III, but not for Philip I.
BW Ref: 005 010 0??
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