★ A rare antoninianus of Philip II from Antiochia ★

Philip II, 247-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 22 mm, 4.86 g, 7 h), Antiochia. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II to right, seen from behind. Rev. AETERNITAS AVGG Elephant advancing left, guided by mahout holding wand in his right hand and goad in his left. Cohen 5. RIC 246Aa corr. (Elephant walking left not right). Rare. Extremely fine.