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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Al Kowsky, post: 3181818, member: 97383&quot;]Marcus Julius Severus Philippus, circa A.D. 237 - 249, son of Philip I (the Arab) &amp; Marcia Otacilia Severa, led a short but eventful life. At the age of 7 or 8 the young prince was given the title of <b>Caesar </b>on March of 244, &amp; accompanied his father on military campaigns throughout the empire. When Philip I made his return to Rome from Syria in August of 247, after concluding a shameful peace treaty with Shapur I, he elevated his son to the title of <b>Augustus</b>. Philip I died in an abortive uprising near Verona, in October of 249, &amp; Philip II was most likely murdered by the praetorian guard shortly thereafter.</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The coinage minted at Rome for this family is without doubt superior to the coinage minted at Antioch, Syria, in regards to artistry &amp; quality. However, there were some beautiful coins minted at Antioch, as seen from two coins from my collection pictured below. The 1st coin is an extremely rare tetradrachm minted in 244, &amp; pictures a good looking boy about 7 or 8 years old. The 2nd tetradrachm was minted in 249 &amp; pictures a handsome young man appearing much older than his years. This very rare coin has a medalic-like portrait, is perfectly centered, &amp; is in mint state. The 1st coin weighs 11.68 gm, &amp; the 2nd coin weighs 13.37 gm. The coinage of Philip II from Antioch, Syria is plentiful &amp; not very expensive, but rare &amp; finely crafted coins can be pricey. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]820050[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]820051[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]820052[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]820053[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]820054[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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