ARABIA, Philippopolis. Philip II. AD 247-249. Æ (28mm, 17.86 g, 6h). Struck at Antioch. Fine.

Electronic Auction 567
Lot: 361.
Closing Date: Jul 31 2024 10:00 ET

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Estimate: $ 100

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ARABIA, Philippopolis. Philip II. AD 247-249. Æ (28mm, 17.86 g, 6h). Struck at Antioch. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Roma seated left on shield, holding two figures standing on eagle in outstretched right hand and spear in left. Spijkerman 6; RPC VIII Online 2439; Rosenberger –; Sofaer –. Red-brown patina, porosity. Fine.

The two figures likely represent Philip’s grandparents. His grandfather, Julius Marinus, was deified by Philip I, and his bust is featured on coinage of this series struck for Philippopolis at Antioch.

Closing Date and Time: 31 July 2024 at 12:00:00 ET.

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