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074 Philippus I. (244-249 A.D.), RIC IV-III 0024c, Rome, AR-Antoninianus, SAECVLARES AVG G, Cippus inscribed COS III, #1
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074 Philippus I. (244-249 A.D.), RIC IV-III 0024c, Rome, AR-Antoninianus, SAECVLARES AVG G, Cippus inscribed COS III, #1
avers:- IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
revers:- SAECVLARES AVG G, Cippus inscribed COS III,
exergo:-/-//--, diameter: 23,0-23,5mm, weight: 3,12g, axis: 0h,
mint: Rome, date: 248 A.D., ref: RIC-IV-III-24c, P-, RSC 193a, Sear 2573a,
Q-001
This was minted to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the founding of Rome, which was celebrated on April 21st, A.D. 248. This Cippus appears like a small column or stone in which an inscription is placed to preserve the memory of the Secular Games. Cippi differ considerably in appearance.
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