The Wonderful World of Ancient Coin Collecting
Coinage of the Roman Empire


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Set Details
Coin Description:
Grade: NGC AU Surface: 5/5 Surface: 5/5
Owner: RAM-VT
 
Set Category: Ancients
Set Name: The Wonderful World of Ancient Coin Collecting
Slot Name: Coinage of the Roman Empire
Research: Currently not available

Owner's Description

Roman Provincial Coinage – Tomis Moesia Inferior Philip II AD 247 - 249 AE 28 Similar to Moushmov #2323 Except this legend does not have AV? at the end Grade AU - Strike 4/5 - Surface 5/5 Obv. Draped bust of Philip facing draped bust of Serapis Rev. Demeter (or Hera?) standing left with grain ears & torch. Marcus Julius Philippus Severus, also known as Philippus II, Philip II and Philip the Younger (237–249) was the son and heir of the Roman Emperor Philip the Arab by his wife Roman Empress Marcia Otacilia Severa. According to numismatic evidence (What other hobby adds to man’s knowledge base like this?), he had a sister called Julia Severa or Severina, whom the extant literary sources do not mention. When his father became emperor in 244 he was appointed Caesar. In 247 he became consul, and later elevated by his father to the rank of Augustus and co-ruler. His father was killed in battle by his successor Decius in 249. When news of this death reached Rome, he was murdered by the Praetorian Guard. He died in his mother's arms, aged eleven years. Although I have a few high grade silver and billon ancients I am most pleased with several of my ancient bronzes such as this one. My pleasure is a result of the coins grade, its condition and its cost. This coin is truly my pride and joy, it grades AU with condition descriptors of Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. Although Mint State ancient coppers may exist, the highest NGC grade coppers I have seen are Ch AU * Fine style. Yes such grades are better than mine but I can not explain how truly pleased I am to own this coin. My cost was $52 (eBay) another steal?

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