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Up for auction is a Roman silver fouree Antoninianus coin of Philip I from 245 AD
The original design was minted in silver, although this coin has been struck in base metal and coated in silver, in an unlawful effort to enter the currency stream unnoticed.
ID# 621k (UK)
MINT: Rome
OBVERSE; IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG
- Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed.
REVERSE; ADVENTVS AVGG
- Philip riding horse left, raising hand and holding scepter.
REFERENCE: RIC 81