Philip II (247
A.D. - 249 A.D.) - AR Antoninianus - 21.80x22.48mm, 4.22gr |
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Obverse - M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES Philip II, his radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. |
Reverse - PRINCIPI IVVENT Philip II, in military dress, standing left, holding globe and inverted spear. |
Minted in Rome 245 or 246
A.D. Reference: Mattingley et al., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 4, Part 3 (RIC), p95, nr 218d Sear, D.R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV Millennium Edition), Vol. 3, p183, nr. 9240 Sear, D.R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV 4th Revised Edition), p244, nr. 2652 Cohen, H, "Descriptions Historique des Monnaies frappees sous l'Empire Romain" (C), Volume 5, p166, nr. 48 Seaby, H.A. & Sear, D.R., "Roman Silver Coins" (RSC), Volume 4, p21, nr. 48 Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p230, nr. 10/1 Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins" (ERIC), p262, nr 7 (B5, O1, R23, T19, M2) Quality: Extremely Fine |