Roman — Roman; 244-246; Reece Period 12 (Gordian III to Valerian)
Coin, radiate
A silver radiate coin of Philip II. Philip was appointed Caesar (Crown Prince) by his father, Philip I, in AD 244. He was elevated to the position of Augustus and co-ruler, AD 247-249.This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 244-246.
Obv: Draped, radiate bust of Philip II, facing right. Obv inscription: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES. Rev: Philip II, in military dress, standing left, holding a globe in his right hand and a military standard in the left, a captive is seated by his feet. Rev inscription: PRINCIPI IVVENT.
Ref: RIC IV (1949), p.96, no.219.
Ref: Cunetio, p.92, no.311.
Condition: VF.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N646
- Object name:
- coin, radiate
- Artist/Maker:
- Philip I, -, Philip II, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 244-246; Reece Period 12 (Gordian III to Valerian)
- Material:
copper alloy, silver
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 22 mm, WT 3.5 g, Axis 1
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
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