Moesia Superior, Viminacium, Philip II
Description:
Moesia Superior, Viminacium, Philip II (247 - 249 AD). Year 9 (247/8 AD). IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / P M S COL VIM; Moesia standing left between bull right and lion left, AN VIIII in ex.
Diameter:
AE22 mm
Weight:
4,3 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
Martin 2.31.1; AMNG 120
Commentary:
very rare; black patina, well centered, area of flat strike on reverse
History:
Philip II was murdered by the Praetorian Guards in the arms of his mother; he was just 11 years old.
Article Number:
033-02-04-41652