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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Sallent, post: 2444014, member: 76194&quot;]I won this one today at Agora Auctions. It is a very common antoninianus as far as Roman coins go, but I didn&#039;t yet have a Philip I, and the reverse features a very strong and clear strike, which is unusual. At this time the quality of Roman coinage had declined substantially, and it is not uncommon to see dies being used to the point that they are completely cracked and worn, so I was glad to find such a sharp reverse of Aequitas.</p><p><br /></p><p>Notice the die crack at the noon position on the obverse, going right through the H in PHILIPVS and continuing into the radiate crown, as well as the evidence of ancient die rust on the edges of the obverse. These are typical of coinage of this time period, where it seems like the mint just didn&#039;t care. Believe me, I am thrilled with the minty fresh die use for the reverse. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]509751[/ATTACH] </p><p><font size="4"><b>Lot 57-176. Philip I. A.D. 244-249. AR antoninianus. Rome mint, struck A.D. 246. </b></font></p><p>Philip I. A.D. 244-249. AR antoninianus (23.9 mm, 4.16 g, 7 h). Rome mint, struck A.D. 246. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. RIC 27b; RSC 9. gVF.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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