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Philip I, the Arab, Silver Antoninianus, Millennium Celebration.
Philip I, the Arab (AD 244-249), silver Antoninianus, marking the celebration of Rome's millennium, Rome, AD 248, IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate bust right, rev. SAECVLARES AVGG, antelope walking left, UI in exergue, 5.23g, 12h (RIC IV.3, 21). Extremely fine with old-collection tone.
The Emperor Philip I was an ethnic Arab from present day Syria. The one thousandth anniversary of Rome's founding fell during his reign, between 247 and 248, and Philip celebrated the millennium with the SAECVLARES AVGG series. Games, sacrifices and theatrical performances were arranged - these events being the traditional way of marking the transition between important eras in ancient Rome. In this case the end of the first millennium and the start of the second. On the coinage, types include animals, presumably those exhibited during the celebrations; Romulus and Remus of course; a temple, perhaps acknowledging the religion of ancient Rome or even perhaps a subtle reference to Philip's own building program in his home city, by now renamed Philippopolis; and a low column, a milestone, and thus a metaphor still instantly recognisable in the modern world.
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
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What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
On bullion products the price of goods are linked to underlying metal prices or financial markets and all sales are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. There is no statutory right to return or cancel an order once placed under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 or Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
However, for non-bullion items, should you be unhappy with your purchase or it is in any way not as described we will accept refunds within 14 days of you receiving your item(s). If uncertain about a purchase, we encourage our clients to ask any questions beforehand so as to minimise the time our valuable coins spend in transit.