Roman Coins of Philip II

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Philip II, July or August 247 - late 249 A.D.

Marcus Julius Severus Philip was the son of Philip I. He was made Caesar at the age of seven, probably in February or March of 244 A.D. and Augustus at the age of ten. He was killed only two years latter after the forces of Trajan Decius defeated his father.

Philip II, July or August 247 - Late 249 A.D., Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, Syria
	In 249, after his legionaries proclaimed him emperor, Trajan Decius marched them to Verona, where he defeated and killed Philip I. Philip's eleven-year-old son and heir was likely killed with his father.

SH60144. Billon tetradrachm, McAlee 1043, Prieur 473; BMC Syria 559; cf. SNG Cop 268 (attributed to Philip I), EF, weight 14.347 g, maximum diameter 27.7 mm, die axis 180^o, Antioch mint, 248 - 249 A.D.; obverse AUTOK K M IOULI FILIPPOC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right from behind; reverse DHMARC EXOUCIAC UPA TO D, eagle standing left, wings open, head left, wreath in beak, ANTIOXIA / S C below; a little light corrosion, toned, some remaining luster, sharp detail; $335.00 (�257.95)

Philip II, July or August 247 - Late 249 A.D., Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, Syria
	In 249, after his legionaries proclaimed him emperor, Trajan Decius marched them to Verona, where he defeated and killed Philip I. Philip's eleven-year-old son and heir was likely killed with his father.

SH59992. Billon tetradrachm, McAlee 1042, Prieur 474; BMC Syria 560, EF, some mint luster, weight 13.462 g, maximum diameter 26.0 mm, die axis 200^o, Antioch mint, 249 A.D.; obverse AUTOK K M IOULI FILIPPOC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right from behind; reverse DHMARC EXOUCIAC UPA TO D, eagle standing right, wings open, head right, wreath in beak, ANTIOXIA / S C below; $315.00 (�242.55)

Philip II, July or August 247 - late 249 A.D., Heliopolis, Coele-Syria

RP58618. Bronze AE 18, Sawaya Heliopolis 628 ff. (D99/R229), SNG Cop 433, aVF, weight 5.927 g, maximum diameter 17.8 mm, die axis 0^o, Heliopolis mint, 244 - 245 A.D.; obverse bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse COL / HEL in two lines between two legionary eagles, all within laurel wreath; rare; $250.00 (�192.50)


	In Roman mythology, Aequitas was the minor goddess of fair trade and honest merchants. Aequitas was also a personification of the virtues equity and fairness of the emperor (Aequitas Augusti). She is depicted with a cornucopia and a balance suggesting Aequitas Augusti is a source of prosperity.

RS41823. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 9258, RIC IV -, RSC IV -, Choice aEF, weight 4.367 g, maximum diameter 21.5 mm, die axis 180^o, Antioch mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust left, from behind; reverse AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing half left, scales in right, cornucopia in left; very rare; $230.00 (�177.10)

Philip II, July or August 247 - Late 249 A.D., Diocaesarea, Cilicia
	Diocaesarea, Cilicia was known as Olba until it was renamed during the reign of Vespasian. According to a legend told by Strabo (Geography, 14.5.10), the temple of Zeus Olbius was founded by Ajax, one of the Greek heroes of the Trojan War. The city and its surrounding territory was a theocracy, ruled by the hereditary priests of the temple.

RP57201. Bronze AE 29, SNG BnF 886, SNG Levante 678, SNG Pf�lzer 423, Staffieri 27, BMC Cilicia -, gF, weight 14.238 g, maximum diameter 29.0 mm, die axis 180^o, Cilicia, Diocaesarea mint, as Caesar, 244 - 246 A.D.; obverse M IOULIOC F[ILIPPOUC K CE]B, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ADRIA DIOKAICAREWN MHT (MHT ligate), KENNATW in ex, thunderbolt on throne of Zeus Olbios, lions on arms; rare; $170.00 (�130.90)

Philip II, July or August 247 - Late 249 A.D., Marcianopolis, Moesia Inferior
	Homonoia was the goddess (or spirit or personification) of harmony, concord, unanimity, and oneness of mind. She is usually depicted either seated or standing with a cornucopia.

RP54379. Bronze pentassarion, Varbanov I 2096, AMNG I 1213, SNG Cop -, SNG Hunterian -, SNG Righetti -, Lindgren -, SGICV -, VF, weight 11.556 g, maximum diameter 26.7 mm, die axis 45^o, Markianopolis mint, obverse M IOULIOC FILIPPOC KAICAP, confronting draped busts of Philip, on left, and Serapis; reverse MARKIANOPOLEITWN, Homonoia standing facing, head left, patera in left over flaming altar, cornucopia in right, E in left field; attractive green patina; scarce; $160.00 (�123.20)

Philip II, July or August 247 - Late 249 A.D., Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, Syria
	In 249, after his legionaries proclaimed him emperor, Trajan Decius marched them to Verona, where he defeated and killed Philip I. Philip's eleven-year-old son and heir was likely killed with his father.

RP55027. Billon tetradrachm, McAlee 1043, Prieur 473; BMC Syria 559; cf. SNG Cop 268 (attributed to Philip I), VF, weight 11.325 g, maximum diameter 26.9 mm, die axis 180^o, Antioch mint, 249 A.D.; obverse AUTOK K M IOULI FILIPPOC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse DHMARC EXOUCIAC UPA TO D, eagle standing left, wings open, head left, wreath in beak, ANTIOXIA / S C below; $140.00 (�107.80)

Philip II, July or August 247 - Late 249 A.D., Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, Syria
	In 249, after his legionaries proclaimed him emperor, Trajan Decius marched them to Verona, where he defeated and killed Philip I. Philip's eleven-year-old son and heir was likely killed with his father.

RP57187. Billon tetradrachm, McAlee 1043; Prieur 473; BMC Syria 559; Dura 464; cf. SNG Cop 268 (attributed to Philip I), VF, toned, weight 12.297 g, maximum diameter 26.9 mm, die axis 0^o, Antioch mint, 248 - 249 A.D.; obverse AUTOK K M IOULI FILIPPOC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse DHMARC EXOUCIAC UPA TO D, eagle standing left, wings open, head left, wreath in beak, ANTIOXIA / S C below; $125.00 (�96.25)

Philip II, July or August 247 - Late 249 A.D., Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, Syria
	In 249, after his legionaries proclaimed him emperor, Trajan Decius marched them to Verona, where he defeated and killed Philip I. Philip's eleven-year-old son and heir was likely killed with his father.

RP57198. Billon tetradrachm, McAlee 1043; Prieur 473; BMC Syria 559; Dura 464; cf. SNG Cop 268 (attributed to Philip I), VF, weight 12.178 g, maximum diameter 27.3 mm, die axis 180^o, Antioch mint, 249 A.D.; obverse AUTOK K M IOULI FILIPPOC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse DHMARC EXOUCIAC UPA TO D, eagle standing left, wings spread, head left, open wreath in beak, ANTIOXIA / S C below; $125.00 (�96.25)


	In Roman mythology, Aequitas was the minor goddess of fair trade and honest merchants. Aequitas was also a personification of the virtues equity and fairness of the emperor (Aequitas Augusti). She is depicted with a cornucopia and a balance suggesting Aequitas Augusti is a source of prosperity.

RS41871. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 9258, RIC IV -, RSC IV -, aVF, weight 3.691 g, maximum diameter 20.7 mm, die axis 180^o, Antioch mint, 247 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust left, from behind; reverse AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing half left, scales in right, cornucopia in left; nicely centered, frosty surfaces; very rare; $80.00 (�61.60)


	In 244, Philip the Arab maked a disgraceful peace with the Persians. He evacuated Syria and gives Shapur I 500,000 gold pieces.The Persians occupied Armenia.

RS57382. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 9240, RIC IV 218d corr., RSC IV 48, VF, weight 4.873 g, maximum diameter 24.1 mm, die axis 0^o, Rome mint, 244 - 246 A.D.; obverse M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse PRINCIPI IVVENT, Philip II standing left in military dress, globe in right, inverted spear behind in left; broad flan; $70.00 (�53.90)

RS50687. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 9238, RIC IV 213, RSC IV 13, aVF, frosty surfaces, weight 3.363 g, maximum diameter 22.3 mm, die axis 180^o, Rome mint, 245 - 246 A.D.; obverse M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse IOVI CONSERVAT, Jupiter standing half left, thunderbolt in right, long scepter vertical in left, nude but for cloak over shoulder; nice portrait; $65.00 (�50.05)

RS41686. Silver antoninianus, SRCV III 9241, RIC IV 219, RSC IV 57, VF, weight 3.284 g, maximum diameter 23.5 mm, die axis 180^o, Rome mint, 246 - 247 A.D.; obverse M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse PRINCIPI IVVENT, Philip II standing left in military dress, globe in right, inverted spear in left, captive seated left at feet; full circles centering; $60.00 (�46.20)


	In 246, Philip fought the Germans along the Danube.

RS62265. Silver antoninianus, RIC IV 216c, RSC IV 54, aVF, weight 3.034 g, maximum diameter 24.1 mm, die axis 45^o, Rome mint, as caesar, 244 - 246 A.D.; obverse M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse PRINCIPI IVVENT, Philip II standing right in military dress, globe in left, transverse spear in right; $40.00 (�30.80)

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Obverse legends:

MIVLPHILIPPVSCAES
MIVLPHILIPPVSNOBILCAES
IMPCAESMIVLPHILIPPVSAVG
IMPMIVLPHILIPPVSAVG
IMPPHILIPPVSAVG

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