Outstanding Philip Jr. Portrait


Philip II (247-249). AE Tetrassarion, Hieropolis mint, Cyrrhestica, Syria. Obv. AΥTOK K M IOΥΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CЄB. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Rev. ΘЄAC CYPIAC IЄPOΠO-ΛITΩN. Atargatis seated facing on lion walking right, her head turned right, holding sceptre. SNG Cop. 64; SNG München 485. 19.96 g. 29.00 mm. A very attractive example. Superb portrait, lovely earthen green brown patina, with reddish hues. Good VF/VF.