CVC & Collectables presents a historically significant bronze sestertius of Emperor Philip I, struck during the grand Saecular Games of AD 248. This impressive large-format coin commemorates Rome’s 1,000th anniversary, featuring a beautifully rendered stag reverse—one of the iconic animal types issued for this monumental celebration.
Coin Highlights:
- Ruler: Philip I (AD 244–249)
- Denomination: Sestertius
- Date: AD 248
- Mint: Rome
- Metal: Bronze (AE)
- Grade: NGC Choice VF
- Reference: RIC 160a; Cohen 183
- Diameter: ~30 mm
- Weight: ~24–25 g
- Obverse: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG – Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
- Reverse: SAECVLARES AVGG / SC – Stag walking right
- Type: Saecular Games commemorative issue
Emperor History – Philip I
- Reign: AD 244–249
- Rose to power after the death of Gordian III during campaigns in the East
- Known as Philip the Arab, one of the first emperors of Arab origin
- Celebrated Rome’s millennial anniversary with grand games and coinage
- Faced internal instability and was eventually defeated by Decius
Collectibility:
Saecular Games issues of Philip I are highly collectible due to their historical importance and distinctive reverse types.
- Popular millennial anniversary coinage
- Large bronze format with strong visual appeal
- Multiple animal types—stag examples are widely collected
- NGC-certified Choice VF ensures authenticity and solid eye appeal
- Increasing demand for mid-3rd century Roman bronzes
A centerpiece type from one of Rome’s most celebrated anniversaries—get it here now, examples like this do not last long. Find more alike here!
