Thrace, Bizya, Philip II
Description:
Thrace, Bizya, Philip II as Caesar (245 - 247 AD). M IOVΛ ΦIΛIΠΠOC KAICAP; bare head right / BIZV-HNΩ-N; serpent coiled around omphalos, head to right.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
2,44 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
Youroukova 161; Mushmov 3521
Commentary:
scarce; light brown patina, well centered, good details
History:
Philip II was murdered by the Praetorian Guards in the arms of his mother; he was just 11 years old.
Article Number:
043-05-08-41652