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 247-249.
Obv: Draped, cuirassed and radiate bust of Philip II, facing right. Obv inscription: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES. Rev: Philip, in military dress, standing right, holding a globe in his left hand and a transverse sceptre in the right. Rev inscription: PRINCIPI IVVENT. This coin may be part of a hoard from Lime Street, City of London.
Ref: RIC IV (1949), p.95, no.216(c).
Condition: VF/F.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 92.47/52
- Object name:
- coin, radiate
- Artist/Maker:
- 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 23 mm, WT 4.4 g, Axis 7
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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