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Here is another coin show score!  The reverse has a weak strike and the legend is a little off but I think it has some good eye appeal:) Philip I, 244-249 CE Silver Antoninianus Mint and Date: Rome, 244-245 CE. Obverse: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: VIRTVS AVG Virtus standing left, right foot on helmet, downward pointing spear in left hand, raising branch in right hand. RIC IV 52   |
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United Kingdom
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Awesome coin - I like the reverse, you've still got great detail there.
Phillip is on my list of good emperors - not just for celebrating 1000 years of Rome. (Now that must be a good coin to own!)
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Another very nice coin.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You did very well at the coin show. I need to go to one myself one day!
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United States
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Tjs, great looking coin, I see great minds think alike, I just picked up Philip l and Philip ll over last two weeks..  |
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United States
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I've found the portraits on Philip I coins to be attractive and well done. This one is no exception.
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Another winner => wow, you really did have a nice day at the show, eh? |
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United States
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someone had a good time at the coin show!  very nice again! |
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United States
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I wonder I always see emperors of the 3rd century with the radiant crown. Did they really wear such a crown or was it just for show? Has one ever been recovered intact from this period? I just wanted to say, I love ancient coins and this one is no exception.
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The crown was a mark of a double denomination since the first century but by the third inflation made the singles rarely struck so we see the rays most of the time. They even added it to helmets as we see on Probus. I am unaware or evidence that the ruler ever actually wore the rayed crown.
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Interesting Doug- Thanks for the insight- you never stop amazing me with the numismerit.
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Posted 10/30/2012 6:27 pm
