

Philip II as Caesar (244-246). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES. Bareheaded and draped bust right. Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENT SC. Philip II standing left, holding globe and reversed spear. RIC 256; C. 49. 20.45 g. 31.00 mm. A very attractive example. Minor traces of smoothing. Dark green patina. EF.