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PHILIP II (as Caesar) sestertius - 244-246 AD
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obv: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES (bare-headed, draped bust right, seen from behind)
rev: PRINCIPI IVVENT (Philip II standing left, holding globe and spear), S-C in field
ref: RIC 256a, C.49
mint: Rome
13.80gms, 25mm
MARCVS IVLIVS SEVERUS PHILIPPVS was given the title Caesar at the age of seven on his father's accession. He was elevated to co-Augustus in AD 247. After his father was killed in the battle at Verona in August, 249, Philip II was executed by his Praetorian Guard. He was 12 years old.
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