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LOT 3661
Philip II, as Caesar AR Antoninianus. Struck AD 246. Rome mint.
M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, radiate and draped bust to right / PRINCIPI IVVENT, Philip II in military dress standing to left, holding reversed spear with left hand and globe with right. RIC IV 218d var. (bust type); RSC 48 var. (same). Extremely Fine. Beautiful toning.(4.00gr, 24mm, 1h.).
Provenance
Ex Pecunem / Gitbud & Naumann, Auction 14, 2 March 2014, lot 748.
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LOT 3661
Philip II, as Caesar AR Antoninianus.
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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