This is my Philip I Alexandrian tetradrachm, a stern old man, far cry from the round face on the antoniniani. And his son, who has a dour countenance on this Antiochian tetradrachm. Tetradrachm Philippus Arabs (244-249), Alexandria. Dated RY B (2, = 245). Obv. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Homonoia standing facing with head left, raising hand and holding double cornucopia. 22 mm, 12.42 gr. AR tetradrachm Philippus II as Caesar, Seleucis & Pieria, Antioch, 246. Obv. Bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. MAP IOVΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC KECAP. Rev. Eagle standing facing, head left, holding wreath in beak. ΔHMAPX EΞOYCIAC YΠATO Δ / S C. 26 mm, 11.97 gr.
Here's the royal famly on imperial silver from 248 AD, the year of the seculares (decennial secular games). Roman numerals were used on these to designate the officina number for each coin type, four types for Philip, 1 for his wife, and one for their son: Dad from officina 5 (one of four for him) Mom from officina 4 (her one and only) Junior from officina 3 (his one and only)
Information from Wikipedia.- Marcus Julius Philippus (c. 204-209), nickname, Philip the Arab. Roman Emperor from 244-249. Born in Arabia Petraea, Roman province of Arabia, in a city, Shahba, situated in modern-day Syria. Became a major figure in the Roman Empire. After death of Gordian III, Philip who had been Praetorian prefect, achieved power. Quickly negotiated peace with Persian Sassanid Empire. During his reign, city of Rome celebrated its millennium.- Reputedly, was ?sympathetic to Christian faith, but coinage shows he followed state religion. Philip was betrayed and killed at Battle of Verona, September, 249, following rebellion by his successor, Gaius Messius Quintus Decius.
There is always room for opinions when it comes to our favorites when it comes to art style. I generally prefer eastern styles to those from Rome but agree the MON VRB coins are well done. Antioch antoninianus / SPES FELICITATIS ORBIS : Antioch tetradrachm:
Much better! A photo posted with an original post or question tells us how seriously the poster takes the inquiry. When I see a large table top with a small coin tossed on it I get an entirely different message than when I see an image like this last one.
