Ilistra (AD 244-249) AE 30 - Philip I

Philip I, 244-249 AD. AE30 (16.56g). ΑΥ Κ Μ ΙΟΥ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CΕΒ, radiate head left / ΙΛΙCΤΡΕΩΝ ΚΟΙΝ ΛΥΚΑΟΝΙΑC, Zeus sitting on throne, holding scepter and patera, eagle at feet.

Coins struck at Roman Ilistra are rare - struck only to commemorate an imperial visit, or as presentation coins for some event, as a reward, or for other reasons unknown. Only 4 examples known to von Auloch.