New Phillip II Antoninianus

I just got this one in the mail yesterday courtesy of @John Anthony - it is a nice antoninianus of Phillip II as Caesar. Something is very appealing about this coin, nice portrait, good reverse and it looks great in hand.

Marcus Julius Philippus Severus, also known as Philippus II, Philip II and Philip the Younger (238–249) was the son and heir of the Roman Emperor Philip the Arab by his wife Roman Empress Marcia Otacilia Severa. According to numismatic evidence, he had a sister called Julia Severa or Severina, whom the extant literary sources do not mention, and a brother, Quintus Philippus Severus.

When his father became emperor in 244, the younger Philip was appointed Caesar. In 247 he became consul, and was later elevated by his father to the rank of Augustus and co-ruler.

His father was killed in battle by his successor Decius in 249. When news of this death reached Rome, Philip was murdered by the Praetorian Guard. He died in his mother's arms, aged twelve years.

Kind of a sad ending to a Caesar and eventually co-emperor about which the historical record is virtually silent. We probably know more about Phillip II from his coinage than any other source.

Phillip II as Caesar, A.D. 244-246

AR Antoninianus, 25mm, 4.1 grams

Rome, A.D. 244-246

Obverse: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, radiate and draped bust right

Reverse: PRINCIPI IVVENT, prince standing left, holding globe and spear; to left, captive seated left

Reference RIC 219

From the Eng Collection





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Nice silver.

I just have a tet.


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

 

Super silver Double-D @ancient coin hunter !

I have this Bronze version...


RI Philip II 244-249 Nisibis Mesopotamia-farthest EAST Temple
Ex: @John Anthony - That Coin Hawker...

 

I think this is Phillip II, but I'm not sure. In all of my searches a match for the obverse continues to elude me.

 

I have one with a goat. And apparently no obverse pic. From John Anthony.

 

I have his Dad's Antelope!


RI Philip I 244-249 CE AR Ant radiate zoo Antelope 1000 yr anniv Rome

 

Awesome!! I'd love to build a set of these.

 

Yep, the Saeculares Series is really cool. Need to collect the hippo, goat, antelope, lion, giraffe, and rhino

 

I saw one with a column reverse, I failed to negotiate the right price.

 

The Saeculares legend makes the column seem like part of the set but it lacks the officina numeral of the others making it seem optional.

 

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



Philip II as Caesar under Philip I, AD 244-247
Roman Æ sestertius, 19.61 g, 28.3 mm, 11 h
Rome, AD 245-246
Obv: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, bare-headed and draped bust right
Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENT S C, Philip II in military dress, standing left, holding globe and resting on spear
Refs: RIC 256a; Cohen 49; RCV 9249; Hunter 14.

 

That's good information to know, thank you.

 

Love that reverse @ancient coin hunter !

 

This elephant, because it is an animal likely to appear at the saecular games, seems like it ought to be part of the set, too:

23 mm. 4.65 grams.
Philip I, 244-249.
IMP PHILIPPVS AVG
AETERNITA AVGG
elephant left guided by rider
RIC 58. Foss 19 attributes this type to the games. I agree.

 

Interesting OP coin, and yes the Saeculares series is fun to collect : there are way too many fun series to collec IMO....


Philippus II, Antonianus minted AD 246
M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, Radiate and draped bust of Philippus right
PRINCIPI IVVENT, Philippus II standing left, holding globe and spear
4.42 gr
Cohen #48, RCV #9240

Q

 

That’s a great OP coin, and a great write-up to go along with it. Quite a harrowing end for the young co-ruler.

It’s always astonishing to see how much of the historical record can be revealed from a coin, and how much would otherwise be lost to us without it.

 

While it is much less popular than the animals of the SAECVLARES AVGG series, Philip's experiment with open officina coding also included six types bearing Greek numerals for the workshops. As with the Roman numeral series, officina three struck for Philip II and four for Otacilia.
A with Virtus and PM TRP VI COS III PP


B with TRANQVILLITAS AVGG Tranquillitas holds a small capricorn.


A rare variation has the B engraved backwards.


Γ Philip II / VIRTVS AVGG Mars walking (See trivia question at end.)


Δ with Otacilia Severa / PIETAS AVGG sacrificing over altar


E VIRTVS AVGG with the two Phillips riding rearing horses


Ϛ NOBILITAS AVGG


Trivia:
Notice I said the figure on A with dated legend was Virtus but the figure on Γ for Philip II that was clearly labeled VIRTVS AVGG was Mars. This is not an error. What feature is shown here that clearly separates Mars from Virtus?

 

I am waiting to see. I believe that both are Mars

 

AWESOME posts!!!!

Here's one of my favorites of Philip II:

AR Antoninianus of Philip II, (247-249 AD)
Rome mint, 3rd Officina, 11th Emission, 249 AD
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
IMP PHILIPPVS AVG
Philip I holding scepter; Philip II seated left on curule chairs
LIBERALITAS AVGG III
RIC IV 230; RSC 17

 

While I admit there are coins with legends that read Mars and show armored figures, I can't explain why an immoral god needs a shield. The nude figures like this Philip II reverse can only be the god since nudity was a standard attire for gods and demigods but not humans on coins. When we see an armored figure with a legend Mars Propugnator, must we assume the figure is the protector rather than the protectee?