Pisidia, Etenna, Philip II
Description:
Pisidia, Etenna, Philip II (Augustus 247 - 249 AD). AVT K M IOVΛ CЄOBHP ΦIΛIΠΠOC CEB; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / ЄTЄNNЄΩN; Zeus seated left, scepter in right hand, left hand pointing downward, eagle at feet.
Diameter:
AE33 mm
Weight:
16,54 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
not in known references
Commentary:
rare; dark green patina with bronze surfaces
History:
Philip II was probably murdered by Pretorian Guard after the news of his father's death reached Rome - which makes him a sole ruler of the Empire for some time.
Article Number:
023-01-03-44365