Rome - Philip II As, SAECVLARES Cippus

PHILIP II, As, SAECVLARES AVGG, Cippus with COS II; AEF/VF, centered, glossy dark brown patina, slightly flawed at reverse top, otherwise only trivial surface imperfections; good hair detail. Rare. OB: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG; Rx: SAECVLARES AVGG, SC flanking cippus with COS II
M. Julius Philippus, the son of Philip I, was given the title of Caesar on the accession of his father and in 247 AD. was elevated to Augustus. He was probably killed with his father at the battle of Verona. This coin is part of the SAECVLARES series celebrating the 1000th Year of Rome (247 - 248 AD).
C 79, RIC 265b, '74 Sear# 2578; Van Meter 29.
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