CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
- Emperor:
- Philip I
- Denomination:
- AE26
- Composition:
- Bronze
- Date:
- 244-249 AD
- Obverse:
- VT M IOVΛ ΦIΛIΠΠOC M ΩT CEBHΡA CEB, Draped bust of Philip I facing draped bust of Otacilia Severa
- Reverse:
- MECAMBΡIANΩN, Zeus facing left holding scepter in left hand and patera in right hand; below by right foot, eagle standing, facing left
- Reference:
- Varbanov 4272 (same dies); Coinage of Mesambria, Vol. II, Bronze coins, 2009, no. 221, pp. 422-3 (same dies); SNG Copenhagen-
- Size:
- 26mm
- Province:
- Mesembria, Thrace
- Grade:
- Rare (no examples in online references or sales databases), gVF, bold strike, high relief, blue-green patina, some corrosion on reverse, edge crack at 12 o'clock
Marcus Julius Philippus (Philip I) and Marcia Otacilia Severa ruled the Roman Empire from 244 to 249 AD. Remembered in history for their tolerance towards Christianity, their reign came to an end at the hands of Trajan Decius who succeeded Philip I as Roman Emperor.
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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