Roman Imperial sestertius of Philip I, 237-249 A.D., Sear 2600, R.I.C. 159, C 179, 15.1 gms, 27-29 mm. The obverse shows the legend as "IMP. M. IVL. PHILIPPVS AVG", with laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip to the right. The reverse shows the legend as "SAECVLARES AVGG S C ", with the she-wolf standing left, suckling Romulus and Remus. The legend and piece are commemorating 1000th anniversary of Rome. A small area on the body of the she-wolf, and small band around the border at the edges shows the aged bronze color, while the remainder of both sides show nice color green patina. This is a genuine, original coin, not a copy, replica or reproduction. EX. A. Coggins, Original Collection piece, 1986.