*This coin comes with certificate of authenticity* PHILIP I THE ARAB.(244-249). Rome.Antoninianus. Saecular Games/1000th Anniversary of Rome issue. Obv : IMP PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev : SAECVLARES AVGG. Cippus inscribed COS / III in two lines. RIC 24c. Condition : Near EF Material : Silver Axis : 12h. Weight : 3.7 gr. Diameter : 22 mm. The Saecular Games / Rome's Millennium Series This Antoninian coin, minted for one of the most symbolic moments in Roman history, commemorates the Saecular Games of 248 AD, celebrating the millennium of the city of Rome. The obverse features an authoritative, radiant bust of Philip I, depicted in a cloak and armor, emphasizing imperial legitimacy and military command, a time when continuity and stability were paramount. The reverse is simple and deliberately solemn: a cippus (monumental altar) inscribed COS/III, recording Philip's third consulship. Instead of an elaborate mythological scene, this simple monument evokes formal ritual, ancestral tradition, and the deeply rooted civic memory of Rome; perfectly suited to a ceremony celebrating the millennium of the city's founding. The SAECVLARES AVGG series of coins is among the most historically significant coins of the 3rd century, directly dated to and linked to an empire-wide festival. This piece reflects Rome's emphasis on its eternal future while simultaneously looking to its past; making it a powerful and meaningful piece of imperial propaganda and Roman identity. It is a classic and highly desirable commemorative Antoninian coin, firmly linked to one of the greatest anniversaries of ancient history. The lot could be subject to additional costs such as customs clearance and the costs of import duties. Please note that these costs fall to the buyer.