Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Sallent, post: 2644293, member: 76194&quot;]Let&#039;s do it right. OP [USER=83636]@goombanj[/USER] deserves the correct and full reference. There are several variations on VIRTVS AVG for Philip I, but only one is the right one for OP&#039;s coin. Here it is:</p><p><br /></p><p>Philip I</p><p>AR Antoninianus</p><p>Rome Mint, 244-249 CE</p><p>Obverse: Radiate bust of Philip I facing right; IMP. M. IVL. PHILIPPVS AVG</p><p>Reverse: Virtus seated on curiass holding branch and spear, shield behind curiass; VIRTVS AVG</p><p>Reference: RSC IV 240a</p><p><br /></p><p>And furthermore, I would add a note to your tag about the coin being well centered, but with a weak reverse strike.</p><p><br /></p><p>PS: Not a bad coin. I&#039;m not sure if it is rare or common. If it is rare, it could be pricey, but if it&#039;s a common one, then in that condition probably worth around $35 USD. Philip I is a rather common emperor as far as the survival rate of his coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>*Research is fun. Took me a good 10 minutes through my RSC IV catalog to find it. I enjoyed the hunt.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>And here are my coins of Philip I</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>[ATTACH=full]583889[/ATTACH] </b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>[ATTACH=full]583890[/ATTACH] </b></p><p><b></b>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in