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Roman Empire, Philipp II, Sestertius
Obv. M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, Bare-headed and draped bust right.
Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENT S C, Philip standing right, holding globus and spear.
Mint: Rome, 244-246 AD.

32mm  21.66g

RIC 255a.

Provenance:
Ex Collection Rev. Percy Barron.
Ex Dr. Jacob Hirsch, Auction 30, 11th May 1911, lot 1193.
Ex Otto Helbing Nachfolger, Auction 86, 25th November 1942, lot 1888
Ex Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 24, 22nd June 2016, lot 890.

Numbering among the unfortunate boy-emperors of the 3rd Century, Philip II was only about seven years old when his eponymous father hailed him Caesar early in 244. These formative years must have been traumatic for the young Caesar, as his father had come to the throne by way of a coup in Asia Minor, and upon returning to Europe he was perpetually at risk on the Danube front, where he fought hard to keep Rome's enemies at bay. Philip II held the title Caesar for slightly more than three years, during which time he had many attractive coins struck in his honour – principally silver double- denarii and brass sestertii (NAC).

Roman Empire, Philipp II, Sestertius

Obv. M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, Bare-headed and draped bust right.
Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENT S C, Philip standing right, holding globus and spear.
Mint: Rome, 244-246 AD.

32mm 21.66g

RIC 255a.

Provenance:
Ex Collection Rev. Percy Barron.
Ex Dr. Jacob Hirsch, Auction 30, 11th May 1911, lot 1193.
Ex Otto Helbing Nachfolger, Auction 86, 25th November 1942, lot 1888
Ex Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction 24, 22nd June 2016, lot 890.

Numbering among the unfortunate boy-emperors of the 3rd Century, Philip II was only about seven years old when his eponymous father hailed him Caesar early in 244. These formative years must have been traumatic for the young Caesar, as his father had come to the throne by way of a coup in Asia Minor, and upon returning to Europe he was perpetually at risk on the Danube front, where he fought hard to keep Rome's enemies at bay. Philip II held the title Caesar for slightly more than three years, during which time he had many attractive coins struck in his honour – principally silver double- denarii and brass sestertii (NAC).

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Tracy Aiello   [Jan 15, 2024 at 02:31 PM]
Wonderful coin. Beautiful detail.
vindelicus   [Jan 15, 2024 at 03:48 PM]
Very nice coin. Great portrait.
Callimachus   [Jan 15, 2024 at 03:59 PM]
Beautiful portrait.
paul1888   [Jan 15, 2024 at 05:11 PM]
Beautiful coin and provenance!
Bill W4   [Jan 15, 2024 at 07:26 PM]
amazing coin
Jochen   [Jan 15, 2024 at 07:29 PM]
I'm jealous
quadrans   [Jan 16, 2024 at 06:54 AM]
Nice 🤗👍
Enodia   [Jan 17, 2024 at 02:25 AM]
Very bold
Jay GT4   [Jan 17, 2024 at 11:17 PM]
Don't get much better
Serendipity   [Jan 17, 2024 at 11:25 PM]
Remarkable piece!
ancientdave   [Jan 18, 2024 at 05:32 PM]
So attractive! Excellent addition!
Virgil H   [Jan 21, 2024 at 09:46 PM]
Incredible detail
CPK   [Mar 27, 2024 at 05:46 PM]
Great coin!

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