Romeinse Rijk. Philip I (244-249 n.Chr.). Antoninianus Rome – SAECVLARES AVGG

Roman Empire – Philip I "the Arab" (AD 244–249)Silver Antoninianus, Rome Mint, AD 248Weight: 4.85 gObverse: Radiate, draped bust of Philip I facing right.Reverse: SAECVLARES AVGG – antelope standing left.A well-preserved antoninianus struck for the celebration of Rome's millennium in AD 248, commemorating the Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) held under Philip I. These festivities marked the 1000th anniversary of the traditional founding of Rome and represent the last fully celebrated Roman Secular Games.The reverse depicting an antelope belongs to the famous millennium coinage series featuring animals associated with the spectacles and ceremonies of the festival.Reference: RIC IV-3, 21; Cohen 189.Attractive specimen with strong details, original silvering and traces of mint lustre. Minor flan cracks as struck, a common characteristic for this issue.From an old European collection.A historically significant coin from one of the most important commemorative series of the Roman Empire.