CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
- Emperor:
- Philip II
- Denomination:
- AE28
- Composition:
- Bronze
- Date:
- 247-249 AD
- Obverse:
- M IOVΛIOC ΦIΛIΠΠOC, Draped bust of Philip right, bare-headed, facing draped bust of Serapis left in modius; KAICAP ("Caesar") in exergue
- Reverse:
- MAP-KIAN-OΠOΛEITΩN, Nemesis standing left, holding staff and bridle, wheel at feet; E in left field.
- Reference:
- AMNG I/I 1211; Hristova and Jekov (2012) 6.44.35.1; Moushmov 864; SNG Cop -; SGICV -
- Size:
- 27.93 13.5g, 7h
- Province:
- Rome
- Grade:
- Choice gVF, well centered, boldly struck, dark shiny patina, edge chip
- Provenance:
- ex H.D. Rauch eAuction 23 (24 June 2017), Lot 1696; ex Lanz (ebay) 2011
Marcus Julius Philippus Severus (also known as Philippus II, Philip II and Philip the Younger) was the son of the Roman Emperor Philip I ("the Arab"). Later, he became Consul and then Augustus and co-ruler with his father. Philip II lived a short life. He died in his mother's arms at only 12 years of age, murdered by the Praetorian guard on learning of his father's death in battle to Trajan Decius.
I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.
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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras
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