My second ancient looks better in hand than in my rubbish pictures. Don't know too much about Philip I will have to do some research when I'm home. Philip I (244-249). AR Antoninianus (21mm, 3.64g). Rome mint. Draped and cuirassed bust. Roma seated holding Victory and sceptre; shield at side, altar at feet.
Nice one, @Adam95 ! You'll have to read more about him. The whole family: Philip I: Wife Otacilia Severa: Son Philip II
Actually, I don't QUITE have the whole family. There were two denominations struck for Philip I's father, Julius Marinus, at Philippopolis in Syria Trachonitis. They cost a fortune when they come up for auction: The New York Sale, Auction XLII, lot 357, January 9, 2018.
I'm looking for more today going to have to look out for that elephant one looks nice. Also how do you all store your ancients ? I was going to buy a coin cabinet but I can't find any for sale for a decent price
I got my above Otacilia from Stevex6, it's very heavy for the type, but I can't quote an accurate number at the moment.
great bunch o coins, OP's and all. my Oct Sev coin is one o me favs. it has Stevex6 influence, but i wouldn't have been shopping for one if not for Roman Collector's education..i still need Phillip ll..
Philip I (244 - 249 A.D.) Egypt, Alexandria Billion Tetradrachm O: A K M IOV ΦIΛIΠΠOC EVC, laureate and draped bust right. R: Alexandria standing left, facing, clothed in elephant hide, holding stalks in hand, vixellium in other, L-Δ in field. Year 4 = 246-247 AD 23.5mm 13.9g Alexandria 4853; Dattari 2725, Emmett # 3468 Very Rare Philip I (244 - 249 A.D.) Syria, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch Billon Tetradrachm O: AVTOK K M IOVΛ ΦIΛIΠΠOC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. R: DHMAPX EZOVCIAC , Eagle standing right, head left with wreath in beak, S - C in field, A at upper right. MON VRB in exergue. Rome Mint 27mm 12.06g Prieur 305 Scarce with officina letter in reverse field. Philip I (244 - 249 A.D.) Egypt, Alexandria Billion Tetradrachm O:A K M IOV ΦIΛIΠΠOC EVC, laureate and draped bust right. R: L-Δ, Elpis standing left wearing long chiton and peplos, holding up flower in right hand and with left hand raising skirt of chiton behind. Year 4 = 246-247 AD 11.63g 20mm Emmett 3482
Philip I (244 - 249 A.D.) Syria, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch Billon Tetradrachm O: ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΙΟΥΛΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CΕΒ, Radiate and cuirassed bust left seen from the front. R: ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞΟΥCΙΑC ΥΠΑΤΟ Γ, Eagle standing right, wings spread, head right, wreath in beak. ANTIOXIA/S C in two lines below. Antioch Mint, Stuck Year 3 246/247 A.D. 11.7g 26mm Prieur 359 Very Rare Philip I (244 - 249 A.D.) O: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind. R: LIBERALITAS AVGG II, Liberalitas standing left, counting board in right, cornucopia in left. Rome 21mm 5.8g RIC IV 38b, RSC IV 87 SRCV III 8937 Heavy
Adam95, I'm sure you'll enjoy researching Philip I & his family, there's a lot of info on him. Attached below are photos of a tetradrachm made in Rome for use in Syria, that I recently had Heritage auction for me. The coin has an unusually fine portrait of Philip I. The coin is 26 mm in dia., & weighs 14.22 gm.
Philip I tets are so nice. Yours is particularly eye appealing. Mine is slightly more humble, but I love it as it was a generous gift from @Cucumbor
Sallent, you're right, millions of these must have been struck so finding choice examples isn't difficult. The MONVRB types seem to have the best portraits, but occasionally really nice ones from Antioch show up.
