The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Philip II caesar, 244 – 246.
Description
Triassarion, Tomis (Moesia) circa 244-246, Æ 25 mm, 13.15 g. ΜΑΡ ΙΟΥΛΙΟC ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC ΚΑΙCΑΡ Busts of Philip II, on the l., bare headed, draped and cuirassed and Serapis, on the r., draped and with a kalathos on his head, facing each other. Rev. ΜΗΤΡΟ ΠΟΝΤΟΥ ΤΟΜΕΩC Asclepius standing facing, head l., holding serpent entwined staff in his r. hand.
Reference
AMNG 3598
Varbanov 5787
RPC Online 28159.14 temp. (this coin)
Condition
Rare. Two wonderful portraits and an attractive dark green patina. Good extremely fine
Provenance
Helios sale 2, 2008, 395
Nomos sale 6, 2012, 194
From the M. collection.