ROMAN EMPIRE; Philip II. As Caesar, A.D. 244-247. Æ sestertius (16.84 gm; 29 mm). Rome, A.D. 245-247. M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II right / PRINCIPI IVVENT, S C across field, prince standing right, holding spear and globe. RIC 256a; Cohen 49. Well struck on a nice flan. Nice original brown-reddish patina. Good Very Fine.