PHILIP II as Caesar Original Ancient 244AD Rome Sestertius Roman Coin NGC i68774

  

Item: i68774 Authentic Ancient Coin of. Bronze Sestertius 29mm (19.09 grams) Rome mint, struck circa 244-246 A.

Reference: RIC 256a; C 49 Certification: NGC Ancients. VF 4680935-014 M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, Bare-headed draped bust right.

PRINCIPI IVVENT, Philip II standing left, holding spear and globe; S - C across fields. Son of Philip I'The Arab. Marcus Julius Philippus Severus, also known as Philippus II, Philip II and Philip the Younger (238-249) was the son and heir of the Roman Emperor Philip the Arab by his wife Roman Empress Marcia Otacilia Severa. According to numismatic evidence, he had a sister called Julia Severa or Severina, whom the ancient Roman sources do not mention. When his father became emperor in 244 he was appointed Caesar.

Philippus was consul in 247 and 248. His father was killed in battle by his successor Decius in 249. When news of this death reached Rome, he was murdered by the Praetorian Guard. He died in his mother's arms.

When he died, he was eleven years old. World-renowned expert numismatist, enthusiast, author and dealer in authentic ancient Greek, ancient Roman, ancient Byzantine, world coins & more.

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1. Ruler: Philip II
2. Ancient Coins: Roman Coins
3. Coin Type: Ancient Roman
4. Certification: NGC
5. Grade: VF
6. Certification Number: 4680935-014
7. Denomination: Sestertius
8. Year: Year_in_description