Philip I, 'The Arab', (AD244-249), AR Tetradrachm #sherborne Facing bust within tressure

Facing bust within tressure

struck AD 79 at Rome mint in the reign of Titus

Antioch on the Orontes

Jewellers test mark on the reverse edge as pictured

Light crease on a full flan

Philip I, 'The Arab', (AD244-249), AR Tetradrachm #sherborne Facing bust within tressureRoman Empire, Philip I, 'The Arab', (AD244 249), AR Tetradrachm, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I, right, rev Eagle standing left, spreading wings, holding wreath in beak, (SPK. 1244 16 ; Prieur 318) well struck, smooth surfaces, attractive toning. Apart from flatness to strike on edge, EF to near mint state. Ex Spinks The Hanlon collection, with old tickets