Description
Philip II (A.D. 247-249).
Brass Sestertius. Struck as Caesar, A.D. 245-6.
Obverse: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, bare-headed and draped bust facing right.
Reverse: PRINCIPI IVVENT, S-C, Philip II standing left, holding a globe and a sceptre.
(RIC 256a; C 49; RCV 9249).
Attractive dark green-brown patina, nearly extremely fine.
19.38g.