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2015-08-28
PHILIP I THE ARAB (244–249). Antoninianus. Rome. Obv: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate and draped bust right. Rev: AETERNITAS AVGG. Elephant walking left, guided by mahout holding goad and wand. RIC 58. Condition: Very fine. Weight: 3.4 g. Diameter: 23 mm.
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