Two Very Rare Aurei of Philip II

CNG 96, Lot: 857. Estimate $5000. Sold for $9500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Philip II. As Caesar, AD 244-247. AV Aureus (21mm, 4.55 g, 6h). Rome mint, 3rd officina. 4th emission, AD 245. M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, bareheaded and draped bust right / PRINCIPI I VVENT, Philip standing left, holding globe and scepter. RIC IV 218a; Calicó 3275 var. (bust type); Biaggi 138-9 var. (same). Good VF, minor trace of deposit, holed and replugged. Very rare.