Philippus II AE25, Mesembria
Philippus II Caesar (244-247 AD). AE25 (8.66 g), Thrace, Mesembria.
Obv. MAP IOVΛIOC ΦIΛIΠΠOC KAICAP, Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II to right, facing bust of Serapis left, wearing modius.
Rev. MECAMBPIANΩN, Zeus standing facing, head to left, holding scepter and patera, eagle at foot left.
Varbanov 4299.
Very fine.
From the François Righetti Collection.