Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 193 | SilverAuction date: 28 January 2024
Lot number: 242

Price realized: 50 EUR   (Approx. 54 USD)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Philip II AD 247-249. Antioch
Antoninianus AR

23 mm, 3,47 g

IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopia.

Very Fine

RIC 240a.

Philip II, also known as Philip the Younger, was the son and heir of the Roman Emperor Philip the Arab and Marcia Otacilia Severa. When his father ascended to the throne in AD 244, Philip II was merely seven years old and was appointed as caesar, a title signifying his role as the designated successor to the emperor. In AD 247, at the age of ten, Philip II became consul, an esteemed position in the Roman government. Later, his father elevated him to the rank of augustus, making him a co-ruler alongside Philip the Arab. During their joint reign, a significant event occurred-the celebration of the thousandth anniversary of the founding of Rome. To mark this milestone, grand games and spectacles were organized for the festivities.
However, the reign of Philip II and his father faced challenges. According to ancient historians, both Philip the Arab and Philip II were killed in battle by Decius in AD 249. Modern historians, however, provide a different account, suggesting that when news of Philip the Arab's death reached Rome, Philip II was murdered by the Praetorian Guard at the tender age of twelve.



Starting price: 50 EUR

Match 1:
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 193 | SilverAuction date: 28 January 2024
Lot number: 243

Price realized: 85 EUR   (Approx. 92 USD)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Philip II AD 247-249. Antioch
Antoninianus AR

22 mm, 4,57 g

IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / AEQVITAS, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae.

Extremely Fine

RIC IV 240a; Bland Study 65; RSC 1.





Starting price: 50 EUR

Match 2:
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 193 | SilverAuction date: 28 January 2024
Lot number: 242

Price realized: 50 EUR   (Approx. 54 USD)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Philip II AD 247-249. Antioch
Antoninianus AR

23 mm, 3,47 g

IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopia.

Very Fine

RIC 240a.

Philip II, also known as Philip the Younger, was the son and heir of the Roman Emperor Philip the Arab and Marcia Otacilia Severa. When his father ascended to the throne in AD 244, Philip II was merely seven years old and was appointed as caesar, a title signifying his role as the designated successor to the emperor. In AD 247, at the age of ten, Philip II became consul, an esteemed position in the Roman government. Later, his father elevated him to the rank of augustus, making him a co-ruler alongside Philip the Arab. During their joint reign, a significant event occurred-the celebration of the thousandth anniversary of the founding of Rome. To mark this milestone, grand games and spectacles were organized for the festivities.
However, the reign of Philip II and his father faced challenges. According to ancient historians, both Philip the Arab and Philip II were killed in battle by Decius in AD 249. Modern historians, however, provide a different account, suggesting that when news of Philip the Arab's death reached Rome, Philip II was murdered by the Praetorian Guard at the tender age of twelve.



Starting price: 50 EUR

Match 3:
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 198 | SilverAuction date: 25 February 2024
Lot number: 261

Price realized: 65 EUR   (Approx. 70 USD)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Philip II AD 247-249. Antioch
Antoninianus AR

23 mm, 4,47 g

IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopia.

Extremely Fine

RIC 240a.

Philip II, also known as Philip the Younger, was the son and heir of the Roman Emperor Philip the Arab and Marcia Otacilia Severa. When his father ascended to the throne in AD 244, Philip II was merely seven years old and was appointed as caesar, a title signifying his role as the designated successor to the emperor. In AD 247, at the age of ten, Philip II became consul, an esteemed position in the Roman government. Later, his father elevated him to the rank of augustus, making him a co-ruler alongside Philip the Arab. During their joint reign, a significant event occurred-the celebration of the thousandth anniversary of the founding of Rome. To mark this milestone, grand games and spectacles were organized for the festivities. However, the reign of Philip II and his father faced challenges. According to ancient historians, both Philip the Arab and Philip II were killed in battle by Decius in AD 249. Modern historians, however, provide a different account, suggesting that when news of Philip the Arab's death reached Rome, Philip II was murdered by the Praetorian Guard at the tender age of twelve.



Starting price: 50 EUR

Match 4:
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | SilverAuction date: 10 December 2023
Lot number: 338

Price realized: 120 EUR   (Approx. 129 USD)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Philip II AD 247-249. Antioch
Antoninianus AR

21 mm, 3,41 g

IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust left / P M TR P IIII COS II P P, Philip, veiled, standing left by altar, holding patera and sceptre.

Very Fine

RIC 234 var (bust type); RSC 35 var (same).

Philip II, also known as Philip the Younger, was the son and heir of the Roman Emperor Philip the Arab and Marcia Otacilia Severa. When his father ascended to the throne in AD 244, Philip II was merely seven years old and was appointed as caesar, a title signifying his role as the designated successor to the emperor.
In AD 247, at the age of ten, Philip II became consul, an esteemed position in the Roman government. Later, his father elevated him to the rank of augustus, making him a co-ruler alongside Philip the Arab.
During their joint reign, a significant event occurred-the celebration of the thousandth anniversary of the founding of Rome. To mark this milestone, grand games and spectacles were organized for the festivities.
However, the reign of Philip II and his father faced challenges. According to ancient historians, both Philip the Arab and Philip II were killed in battle by Decius in AD 249. Modern historians, however, provide a different account, suggesting that when news of Philip the Arab's death reached Rome, Philip II was murdered by the Praetorian Guard at the tender age of twelve.



Starting price: 50 EUR

Match 5:
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | SilverAuction date: 10 December 2023
Lot number: 333

Price realized: Unsold
Lot description:


Philip I Arab AD 244-249. Rome
Antoninianus AR

23 mm, 4,13 g

IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia.

Very Fine

RIC 27b.





Starting price: 50 EUR

Match 6:
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | SilverAuction date: 10 December 2023
Lot number: 328

Price realized: 55 EUR   (Approx. 59 USD)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Philip I Arab AD 244-249. Rome
Antoninianus AR

23 mm, 4,06 g

IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left on a shield, holding Victory in her outstretched right hand and a long scepter in her left.

Good Very Fine

Cohen 169; RIC 44b.





Starting price: 50 EUR