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Divus Julius Marinus (father of Philip I) Æ24 of Philippopolis, Arabia. Circa AD 247-249. [Θ]ЄΩ MAPINΩ, bare-headed bust right, slight drapery over far shoulder; bust supported by eagle standing right / [ΦI]ΛIΠΠOΠOΛI[TΩN] KO[ΛΩNIA]C, Roma/Allat standing facing, head left, holding patera and spear; by side, shield set on ground; S-C across fields. Sofaer 2; Butcher, Two, pl. 25, 11; Spijkerman 2; SNG ANS 1402; De Saulcy 2. 6.22g, 24mm, 6h.
Good Fine. Rare.
Following the death of his father, Philip I deified his father Marinus and dedicated a temple to him in his home town in what is modern day Shuhba. The name of town before the mid-third century is unknown however, it was renamed Philippopolis and elevated to the rank of colonia during Philip's reign.
Good Fine. Rare.
Following the death of his father, Philip I deified his father Marinus and dedicated a temple to him in his home town in what is modern day Shuhba. The name of town before the mid-third century is unknown however, it was renamed Philippopolis and elevated to the rank of colonia during Philip's reign.