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Numismatic Auction 72  30 Jan 2018
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Lot 164

Estimate: 100 USD
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Syria, Commagene. Samosata. Philip II. A.D. 247-249. AE 30 (29.5 mm, 14.86 g, 12 h). AVTOK K M IOVΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CЄB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II, Augustus right, seen from behind / CAMO-CATЄΩN, Tyche seated left on rocks holding reed; Pegasus springing left at her feet. . SNG Cop 23; BMC 20. 122, 56 . VF, medium-dark green patina with "pebbly" texture, good style.

Attributing coins of this nature to one or the other of the two Philips depends on stylistic interpretation, eg: Philip II being portrayed as a younger man than his father. Not all references agree which is which.
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