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