Philip I, 244-249. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 31 mm, 18.42 g, 12 h), Rome, 246-247. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right, seen from behind. Rev. ANNONA AVGG / S - C Annona standing front, head to left, holding two grain ears in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left; at her feet to left, modius with grain ears. Cohen 26. Hunter 92. RIC 168a. A lovely example with an excellent portrait and a pleasant brown patina. Slightly smoothed and with very light doubling on the reverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.