Benefactor LONGINUS Posted February 20, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted February 20, 2023 Great Philip and family coins! 18 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted February 20, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 20, 2023 Philip II Philippus II as Caesar AR Antoninianus, Rome, AD 244-246 Obv.: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right Rev.: PRINCIPI IVVENT, Philip II standing left, holding spear and globe. Ag, 4.46g, 22.4mm Ref.: RIC 218d, C 48 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted February 20, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 20, 2023 What Maximinus Thrax is to @Severus Alexander, Philip and his family are to me - I don't really like this emperor. Therefore, I don't have much of a priority and can actually only contribute three coins whose portraits I find quite ok. But I will probably never be enthusiastic about this family dynasty. Even though the coin has a flan crack, I still like this portrait of old Philip best. This is a very rare Antoninianus variant from Antioch with the bust to the left. Marcus Iulius Philippus I ArabsAntoninianus of the Roman Imperial Period 247 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 20mm; Weight: 4.63g; Mint: Antiochia ad Orontem, Syria; Reference: RIC IV Philip I 234 var. (Bust left); Provenance: Ex Nomos Zürich, Switzerland; Obverse: Bust of Philip the Arab, radiate, draped, cuirassed, left. The Inscription reads: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG for Imperator Marcus Iulius Philippus Augustus; Reverse: Philip II, veiled, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod and holding sceptre in left hand. The Inscription reads: P M TR P IIII COS II P P for Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae (High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation). Then here is a very young portrait of Philip Caesar. Marcus Iulius Severus Philippus II CaesarTetradrachm of the Roman Imperial Period 244 AD; Material: Billon Silver; Diameter: 27mm; Weight: 11.50g; Mint: Antiochia ad Orontem, Syria; Reference: Prieur 332, McAlee 1008, RPC VIII Online Unassigned ID 29197; Obverse: Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust of Philippus II Caesar to right, seen from behind. The Inscription reads: MAP IOYΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC KЄCAP for Marcos Ioulios Philippos Kaisaros (Marcus Iulius Philippus Caesar); Reverse: Eagle standing facing on palm branch, head left and tail right, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. The Inscription reads: ΔHMAPX ЄΞOYCIAC for Demarchos exousia, Senatus Consulto (Invested with the Tribunician Power, by decree of the Senate). And an equally young but already older portrait of the son. Heavily stylised and idealised - but I liked it. Marcus Iulius Severus Philippus II CaesarTetradrachm of the Roman Imperial Period 248 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 26.5mm; Weight: 13.18g; Mint: Antiochia ad Orontem, Syria; Reference: Prieur 406 (10 ex.), RPC VIII 29011, McAlee 1038a; Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left. The Inscription reads: AYTOK K M IOYΛI ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CEB for Autokratoros Kaisaros Markos Ioulios Filippos Sebastos (Imperator Caesar Marcus Iulius Philippus Augustus); Reverse: Eagle, wings displayed, standing right, holding wreath in beak; in exergue, ANTIOXIA/S C in two lines. The Inscription reads: ΔHMAΡX ЄΞOVCIAC VΠA TO Γ for Demarchos exousia Hypatos to Gamma, Antiochia, Senatus Consulto (Invested with the Tribunician Power, Consul of the 3rd time, Antiochia, by decree of the Senate). I don't have a portrait of Otacilia Severa that I really like. 19 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted February 20, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted February 20, 2023 Here are some of the family... 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted February 20, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted February 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Ancient Coin Hunter said: Here are some of the family... Though I said "family" note that I did not include Otacilia Severa....don't have one of hers (yet). Must be remedied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted February 20, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 20, 2023 Philip I Antoninianus, 247Rome, 6th officina. Silver, 21mm, 3.45g. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Annona standing left, holding grain ears over prow and cornucopia (RIC IV, 59). Ex Ken Bressett. From the Dorchester (Dorset) Hoard 1936. Portable Antiquities Scheme: IARCH-5E5FEF.Otacilia Severa (6th emission of Philip I) Antoninianus, 247Rome, 4th officina. Silver, 22mm, 3.55g. Draped bust right, wearing stephane and set on crescent. Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopia (RIC IV, Philip I, 125c). Ex Ken Bressett. From the Dorchester (Dorset) Hoard 1936. Portable Antiquities Scheme: IARCH-5E5FEF.Philip II Antoninianus, 246-247Rome. Silver, 22mm, 4.55g. Bust of Philip II, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Sol, radiate, advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand, AETERNIT IMPER (RIC IV, Philip I 226). Found near Woodbridge, Suffolk. 19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted February 20, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted February 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, John Conduitt said: Philip I Antoninianus, 247Rome, 6th officina. Silver, 21mm, 3.45g. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Annona standing left, holding grain ears over prow and cornucopia (RIC IV, 59). Ex Ken Bressett. From the Dorchester (Dorset) Hoard 1936. Portable Antiquities Scheme: IARCH-5E5FEF.Otacilia Severa (6th emission of Philip I) Antoninianus, 247Rome, 4th officina. Silver, 22mm, 3.55g. Draped bust right, wearing stephane and set on crescent. Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopia (RIC IV, Philip I, 125c). Ex Ken Bressett. From the Dorchester (Dorset) Hoard 1936. Portable Antiquities Scheme: IARCH-5E5FEF.Philip II Antoninianus, 246-247Rome. Silver, 22mm, 4.55g. Bust of Philip II, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Sol, radiate, advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand, AETERNIT IMPER (RIC IV, Philip I 226). Found near Woodbridge, Suffolk. All from the UK? How interesting. I have never seen the Philip II reverse type - awesome, e.g. heart eyes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted February 20, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 20, 2023 7 minutes ago, Ancient Coin Hunter said: All from the UK? How interesting. I have never seen the Philip II reverse type - awesome, e.g. heart eyes... Thank you. Yes almost all my Roman coins are somehow connected to the UK, mostly by being found there. Philip I and II come up in both hoards and single finds every now and again, maybe a little less often than you'd expect (for example, a lot less than Septimius Severus or Domitian). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted February 20, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 20, 2023 My Philip's family snapshot Q 17 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted February 21, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 21, 2023 Otacilia Severa Otacilia Severa AR Antoninianus, Rome, AD 246-248 Obv.: M OTACIL SEVERA AVG, diademed and draped bust on crescent right Rev.: CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopiae Ag, 4.10g, 21.2mm Ref.: RIC 125c 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordianAppreciator101 Posted February 21, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 21, 2023 (edited) 19 hours ago, Prieure de Sion said: What Maximinus Thrax is to @Severus Alexander, Philip and his family are to me - I don't really like this emperor. Therefore, I don't have much of a priority and can actually only contribute three coins whose portraits I find quite ok. But I will probably never be enthusiastic about this family dynasty. Even though the coin has a flan crack, I still like this portrait of old Philip best. This is a very rare Antoninianus variant from Antioch with the bust to the left. Marcus Iulius Philippus I ArabsAntoninianus of the Roman Imperial Period 247 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 20mm; Weight: 4.63g; Mint: Antiochia ad Orontem, Syria; Reference: RIC IV Philip I 234 var. (Bust left); Provenance: Ex Nomos Zürich, Switzerland; Obverse: Bust of Philip the Arab, radiate, draped, cuirassed, left. The Inscription reads: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG for Imperator Marcus Iulius Philippus Augustus; Reverse: Philip II, veiled, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod and holding sceptre in left hand. The Inscription reads: P M TR P IIII COS II P P for Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae (High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation). Then here is a very young portrait of Philip Caesar. Marcus Iulius Severus Philippus II CaesarTetradrachm of the Roman Imperial Period 244 AD; Material: Billon Silver; Diameter: 27mm; Weight: 11.50g; Mint: Antiochia ad Orontem, Syria; Reference: Prieur 332, McAlee 1008, RPC VIII Online Unassigned ID 29197; Obverse: Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust of Philippus II Caesar to right, seen from behind. The Inscription reads: MAP IOYΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC KЄCAP for Marcos Ioulios Philippos Kaisaros (Marcus Iulius Philippus Caesar); Reverse: Eagle standing facing on palm branch, head left and tail right, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; S C in exergue. The Inscription reads: ΔHMAPX ЄΞOYCIAC for Demarchos exousia, Senatus Consulto (Invested with the Tribunician Power, by decree of the Senate). And an equally young but already older portrait of the son. Heavily stylised and idealised - but I liked it. Marcus Iulius Severus Philippus II CaesarTetradrachm of the Roman Imperial Period 248 AD; Material: Silver; Diameter: 26.5mm; Weight: 13.18g; Mint: Antiochia ad Orontem, Syria; Reference: Prieur 406 (10 ex.), RPC VIII 29011, McAlee 1038a; Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left. The Inscription reads: AYTOK K M IOYΛI ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC CEB for Autokratoros Kaisaros Markos Ioulios Filippos Sebastos (Imperator Caesar Marcus Iulius Philippus Augustus); Reverse: Eagle, wings displayed, standing right, holding wreath in beak; in exergue, ANTIOXIA/S C in two lines. The Inscription reads: ΔHMAΡX ЄΞOVCIAC VΠA TO Γ for Demarchos exousia Hypatos to Gamma, Antiochia, Senatus Consulto (Invested with the Tribunician Power, Consul of the 3rd time, Antiochia, by decree of the Senate). I don't have a portrait of Otacilia Severa that I really like. As a Gordian Appreciator (Hence my name) I disapprove of the Philippi as much as the next person but it has to be admitted that being the Emperor that Celebrated the 1000 years of Rome is a very prideful thing to achieve. Hence why I myself got this little Antoninianus celebrating Rome, even if I'm not planning on getting any other Philip coins in the near future. PD: Shame I missed the Gordianposting opportunity. Hopefully once we reach Julius Nepos there's a second round 😅 Edited February 21, 2023 by GordianAppreciator101 forgot a word 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maridvnvm Posted February 21, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 21, 2023 I have owned a few from this period. I have a strong liking for the eastern issues so will share some of those. Philip I Antoninianus Obv:– IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right Rev:– AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia Minted in Antioch. A.D. 247 Reference:– RIC -; RSC -; Cohen 8; Tulln Hoard 894 This coin bears the unusual reverse ending in AVG instead of AVGG. Cohen listed this legend, but RIC and RSC cite this as erroneous. But both legend varieties are now known. The issues from Antioch with ending on reverse with AVG are scarce among Philip's coinages. Philip II Antoninianus Obv:- IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, Radiate bust right, seen from the front Rev:- AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopia Minted in Antioch Reference:– RIC 240(a)var. RSC 1 var. Bland 64 Otacilia Severa Antoninianus Obv:– M OTACIL SEVERA AVG, Diademed draped bust right on crescent Rev:– CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated facing left, holding a patera and a cornucopiae Minted in Antioch. A.D. 247 - 249 Reference(s) – RIC IV -; Tulln -; Eauze 875; Hunter -; Cohen -. Very few examples known Weight 3.57g. 22.18mm. 180 degrees 21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted February 21, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted February 21, 2023 I read somewhere that to an outside observer the empire of Gordian and Philip's time looked absolutely as strong as under Trajan, lots of good money being issued in high volumes, an active and healthy economy, effective armies, etc. But within 15 years everything fell apart for the empire...we move to the time of the "barracks emperors". Anyway just adding an historical footnote to the thread. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Germanicus Posted February 21, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 21, 2023 Yes. The visible political, military, economical and cultural slide downhill began in 251 at the Battle of Abritus with the Emperors slain and the imperial treasure in the hand of the Goths. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shea19 Posted February 21, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 21, 2023 I’m surprised I don’t have more coins of Philip and family in my collection…some great examples in this thread. Otacilia Severa Philip I (Tetradrachm- Antioch mint) Philip I, Antoninianus. Rome. (23mm, 3.11g), Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right/ Rev: SALVS AVG., Salus standing left, holding rudder and feeding serpent rising from altar to left with patera. RIC 47. Philip IIPhilip II, AR Antoninianus (23mm, 4.55 g), Antioch mint. 1st issue. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. RIC IV 240a. From the Richard McAlee Collection. (Tetradrachm- Antioch mint) 18 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted February 21, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 21, 2023 More Antioch tets with cool portraits on them Q 14 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted February 22, 2023 · Patron Share Posted February 22, 2023 Well, it's now officially time to move on to Trajan Decius and his family. Here are some antoniniani from my numophylacium. Trajan Decius AD 249-251. Roman AR antoninianus, 3.78 g, 21.5 mm, 7 h. Rome, AD 250. Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: PANNONIAE, the two Pannoniae standing left and right; each raising right hand; the one on the right holds a standard in her left hand and there is a vertical standard behind the one on the left. Refs: RIC 21b; Cohen 86; RCV 9378; Hunter 16. Herennia Etruscilla, AD 249-253 Roman AR Antoninianus; 4.30 g, 21.4 mm, 7 h Rome, AD 249-251 Obv: HER ETRVSCILLA AVG, diademed and draped bust right on crescent, hair waved in horizontal ridges (Sear type a; Temeryazev and Makarenko type 1) Rev: PVDICITIA AVG, Pudicitia veiled, seated left, with scepter Refs: RIC 59b; RSC 19; RCV 9495 var (coiffure); CRE 545. Herennius Etruscus as Caesar, AD 249-251. Roman AR antoninianus, 3.83 g, 22.4 mm, 11 h. Rome, 5th emission, early AD 151. Obv: Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C, radiate and draped bust, right. Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Apollo seated left, holding branch and resting left elbow on lyre. Refs: RIC 146; RSC 24a; Cohen --; RCV 9522; Hunter 9; ERIC II 40. Hostilian as Caesar, AD 250-251. Roman AR antoninianus, 4.32 g, 20.5 mm, 5 h. Rome mint, 5th officina. 5th emission, early AD 251. Obv: C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Hostilian standing slightly left, holding signum and reversed spear. RIC 181d; RSC 34; RCV 9561; Hunter 4. 16 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shea19 Posted February 22, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 22, 2023 Herennia Etruscilla My two favorite imperial portraits of Decius:Right and left-facing tets of Decius from Antioch: Hostilian Hostilian, as Caesar, Moesia Superior, Viminacium, (AE 26.5mm, 12.50 g). Dated CY 12 (251 AD). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Moesia standing facing, head left; bull standing right; lion standing left; AN XII (date) in exergue. RPC IX 37 15 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted February 22, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 22, 2023 Selection of sestertii of Decius... 15 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted February 22, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 22, 2023 A couple more sestertii of Decius and silver of him and his sons... Decius... Herrenius Etruscus... Hostilianus... 16 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted February 22, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 22, 2023 A small selection Q 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted February 22, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 22, 2023 Trajan Decius Trajanus Decius Antoninianus Obv.: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: DACIA, Dacia standing left, holding staff with draco head Ag, 4.03g, 22.7mm Ref.: RIC 12b, C16 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Germanicus Posted February 22, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 22, 2023 IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG - laureate and cuirassed bust of Trajan Decius right, seen from behind /DACIA S C - Dacia, wearing robe reaching feet, standing left, holding Dacian Draco battle standard in right hand; S C in exergueSestertius, Rome AD 250-251 (1st officina, 2nd-3rd emissions)28,5 mm / 28,5 mmRIC 112 a, Cohen 18, Sear 9399, Banti 1, Hunter 32 Q HER ETR MES DECIVS NOB C - Draped bust of Herennius Etruscus right /PIETAS AVGG S C - Mercury standing left, holding purse in right hand, caduceus in leftSestertius, Rome (1st officina), 3rd emission of Trajan Decius, spring 250-mid 251 AD28mm / 15.72 g,RIC IV 167a corr. (draped) (R 2); Cohen 12, Banti 1 HERENNIA ETRVSCILLA AVG - Diademed, draped bust right, hair ridged in waves, seen three quarters from the front, wearing stephaneFECVNDITAS AVG S C – Fecunditas, wearing long dress and cloak, standing left, holding cornucopia in left hand and placing right hand over child standing in front of her and raising both it´s hands.Sestertius, Rome (6th officina) early 251 a.D. (fifth emission of Trajan Decius)31 mm / 17,55 grRIC 134a (R), Cohen 9, Banti 3, Sear 9504 17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordianAppreciator101 Posted February 22, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 22, 2023 My only coin from the Decian Dynasty, an Antoninianus of Decius himself. Decius | 249-251 | 250-251 | Antoninianus | Mediolanum | IMP CAE TRA DECIVS AVG | GEN ILLVRICI | RIC IV 38b 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted February 22, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 22, 2023 Again, I have only one to contribute. Heavily covered with a deep green patination. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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