My new Phillip II

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  1. Nathan401

    Nathan401 Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    Thank you to John Anthony for this amazing auction win. I feel that I got an unbelievable price on this coin, and it has quickly become my favorite in my collection. I know this is a commemorative coin of sorts, struck to celebrate 1000 years of Rome. My 2 year old son "bought" this for me for Father's Day. It's amazing how he always seems to know what I would like. ;)
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    Phillip II
    AD 244-247 AR Antoninianus 4.1g, 23mm Rome mint AD248
    Obv IMP PHILLPVS AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
    Rev SAECLVARES AVGG goat standing left. III in exergue
    From Doug Smith Collection #592
     
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  3. Nathan401

    Nathan401 Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    I would like to collect this SAECLVARES series, if anyone can show me some other examples, that would be AWESOME!
     
  4. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Nice, thought about that one too but got a LRB, Ex Doug coin instead.

    My only Philip II

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    PHILIP II (247 - 249 A.D.)
    SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria
    BILLON TETRADRACHM
    O:AVTOK K M IOVLI FILIPPOC CEB: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Seen from behind.
    R: DHMARC EX OVCIAC VPATO D: Eagle standing right, wings spread, holding wreath in its beak, ANTIOXIA S C below.
    Anioch, Syria Minted: 249 AD
    26mm
    13g
    SNG Cop 1211, Prieur 473
     
  5. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    Nice win, Nathan. Some of us had to wait years to score an ex Doug Smith coin! :D

    My 1000th anniversary issue is one of his dad's.

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  6. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    What a great addition to your collection and what a wonderful birthday present from you son.
     
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  7. jamesicus

    jamesicus Well-Known Member

    Congratulations on a great coin ..... and a great son!
     
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  8. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    Nice. I too would like to collect this series - don't have any yet. Would like the one (sestertius) showing the Coliseum on the reverse.
     
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  9. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    Super coin!!! Wonderful posts!!

    I'm still missing the type...so I'll just throw in an Ant of Phil II I purchased a few months ago:

    phillip II antoninianus curule chair.jpg
     
  10. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    nice father's day present...great pick nathan jr.!

    man, i hope i don't get socks. :wideyed:
     
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  11. Ancient Aussie

    Ancient Aussie Well-Known Member

    Philip I, SAECVLV M NOVVM SC, temple of Roma, celebrating 1000th anniversary of Rome, 29.61mm, 16.77gm, Ae Sestertius 2015-01-07 01.07.48-7.jpg
     
  12. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    oh wait, here's my philip ii coin...

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    Philip II, 244-246 AD; Mesembria, Thrace

    pentassaria 26mm 12.7g o: busts of philip and serapis; M AR IOYLIOC PHILIPPOC/KAICA, R below r: athena; MECAMB RIANWN Moushmov 4032
     
  13. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    Fun reverse type! Here's a Phillip II from my collection:

    Philip II PRINCIPI IVVENT Antoninianus.jpg
    Philip II as Caesar under Philip I, AD 244-247
    Roman AR Antoninianus 4.87 g, 23.5 mm, 11h
    Rome, AD 245-246
    Obv: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, radiate and draped bust right
    Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENT, Philip II in military dress, standing left, globe in right hand, standard in left
    Refs: RIC 218d; Cohen 32; RCV 9240; Hunter 3.
     
  14. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Great job @Nathan401 nice snare from @John Anthony !

    This my only Phil II

    RI Philip II 244-249 Nisibis Mesopotamia-farthest EAST Temple.jpg
    RI Philip II 244-249 Nisibis Mesopotamia-farthest EAST Temple
     
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