PHILIP I Sestertius Elephant 1000 Years of Rome in COLOSSEUM Roman Coin i42079
USD 348.50 USD
Specifications
| Ruler | Philip I |
| Denomination | Sestertius |
| Year | Year_in_description |
Animals had originally been collected from all over the Roman Empire for the planned Persian triumph of Philip's predecessor, Gordian III, but following his assassination in 244 they were instead kept in readiness for the festivities of the millennium.
