Philip II as Augustus. Tetradrachm; Philip II as Augustus; 247-249 AD, Antiochia ad Orontem, Seleucis and Pieria, 248-9 AD, Tetradrachm, 11.94g. McAlee-1049a (V. Rare), Prieur-459 (4 spec.). Obv: AVTOK K M IOY?I FI?I??OC CEB Bust laureate, cuirassed r., seen from front, with belt over l. shoulder and across chest. Rx: ?HMAPX E?OVCIAC V?A TO ? around, ANTIOXIA / S C in exergue, Eagle with spread wings standing l., holding wreath in beak. Rare cuirassed bust type with belt over shoulder. From the same die pair as the two illustrated specimens, McAlee-1049a and Prieur-459. The same obverse die was also used with eagle standing right on reverse: see the illustrated specimens of McAlee-1048a and Prieur-460.. EF
Estimate: $275