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ARABIA, Philippopolis. Philip I. AD 244-249. Æ (29.5mm, 16.60 g, 6h). Antioch mint. Struck circa AD 247-249. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Roma or Allat seated left on shield, holding two small figures and spear; S-C flanking. Butcher, Two pl. 25, 12; Spijkerman 3; Rosenberger; RPC VIII Online 2286; SNG ANS 1403-5; Sofaer 3. Underlying green patina with attractive orange earthen deposits, surfaces a little rough. VF.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection.
The two figures perhaps represent Philip's parents. His father, Julius Marinus, was deified by the emperor and his bust is featured on coinage of this series struck for Philippopolis, almost certainly at Antioch.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection.
The two figures perhaps represent Philip's parents. His father, Julius Marinus, was deified by the emperor and his bust is featured on coinage of this series struck for Philippopolis, almost certainly at Antioch.