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Historical Context: This coin was minted by the ROMAN EMPIRE during the reign of PHILIP I A.D. 244-249 in CELEBRATION of the 1000th anniversary (Millennium). M. Julius Philippus, a native of Arabia, was appointed to the post of praetorian prefect by Gordian III. He is thought to have brought about the murder Gordian III. The chief event of his reign was the celebration, in 248, of the thousandth anniversary of the foundation of Rome. In a later battle, he was defeated and killed together with his son at Verona..
Obv: Philip I, The Arab
Rev: Elephant Walking with Rider, Celebrates the First Millennium of Rome !!!
Diameter: 22 mm diameter (almost the size of a US Quarter)
Condition: Extra Fine, copper spot on obverse
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