I went after these two Tetradrachms for the most basic of reasons: They both greatly appealed to me, especially at the low retail price I was able to obtain them. Both are 'BILLON' Tets, yet exhibit little of the rough surfaces common for the type and the toning, especially on Phil I, was more than I could resist. Not to mention they nicely complement my only other examples---one Antoninianus of each ruler. Please post any coin type you may have or any other Tet you may wish to share. Philip I, Billon Tetradrachm, Antioch Mint, 244-249 AD Cuirassed, radiate bust left Eagle standing right, wreath in beak Prieur 354; 14.33 grams Philip II, Billon Tetradrachm, Antioch Mint, 247-249 AD Laureated bust right Eagle standing left with open wings, wreath in beak Prieur 473; 12.62 grams
Sweet father and son reunion Mikey, I understand why they appealed to you. I like the father the most Congrats on that easter treat ! Q
Nice, I like both too. 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 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
Oh ! And here's my Philip's family reunion (ant/sest/tet for each of the characters) for your pleasure MZ Q
@Mikey Zee Those are nice - I like the color as well! Philip I, AD 244-249 AR, Antoninianus, 3.7g, 21.5mm; 1h; Rome, AD 247 Obv.: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG; radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right Rev.: P M TR P IIII COS II P P; Felicitas standing left holding caduceus & cornucopia Philip I, AD 244-248 AE, 15.1g, 28mm; 6h; Viminacium, AD 248 Obv.: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG; laureate, draped, & cuirassed bust right Rev.: P M S COL VIM; Moesia standing, looking left between bull and lion In Ex.: AN VIIII
Super OP-example, Mikey-Z (congrats on the great eagles) Hey, here is an example that I very seldom post ... Philip-II, AE Sestertius Philip II & Philip II w. spear & globe => $60 hammer
Very nice, MikeyZ! I have a provincial of each, although not Syrian tets: Father THRACE, Deultum. Philip I "The Arab" CE 244-249 AE16, 3.05 gm Obv: PHILIPPVS IMP M I; laureate, draped, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield Rev: C-F P-D in two lines across fields, beehive on a base Ref: Varbanov 3041 corr. (rev. description; Varbanov describes the beehive as on a temple, similar to the known type of Philip II, but on this coin it appears to be a simple base or stand) Discussed in this thread Son EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip II as Caesar Regnal year 4 of Philip I, CE 246/7 billion tetradrachm, 22 mm, 12.8 gm Obv: MIOVΦIΛIΠΠOCKCEB; cuirassed bust right, bare head Rev: Hermanubis standing facing, head right, winged caduceus in right arm and palm branch in left hand; jackal left at feet; L-Δ Ref: Emmett 3592.4(Caesar), R1; Milne 3676 Discussed in this tread
Beautifull posts, love coins from Philip Sr/Jr. I just got a nice one from Philip II from Jesus Vico SA auction. My first AR Roman coin!
Thanks ... yah, it's pretty sweet (it almost made my Top-20 Favourites) MOESIA INFERIOR, Marcianopolis. Philip II. As Caesar Æ Pentassarion AD 244-247 Diameter: 27 mm Weight: 13.73 grams Obverse: Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip II right, facing draped bust of Serapis left, wearing calathus Reverse: Serpent coiled left; E (mark of value) to right Reference: H&J 6.44.22.2; Varbanov 2100
I usually buy coins from dudes that take great coin-photos (I kinda suck at taking my own coin-photos) => I used to collect more modern coins and bank-notes, but during the past 5-6 years I've only been buying ancients
Wow Mikey! Nice! You know that I am not much for the Emperors, but Father and Son EAGLES!!! Way cool!!!