Philip I, AE As
Mint of Rome, 244 A.D.
24mm, 9.77gm, die axis: 12:00
Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rx: LAET FVNDATA S - C. Laetitia standing left holding wreath and rudder.
RIC IV, iii 175b, SR 9048.
This early issue of Philip uses a hastily re-touched obverse die of Gordian III.`