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| Gemini, LLC > Auction VI | Auction date: 10 January 2010 |
| Lot number: 737 | |
| Lot description: Philip II as Augustus. 247-249 AD. AE 27, 15.78g. Samaria, Neapolis, 247-9 AD. Obv: IMP C M IVL PHELIPPO (sic) P F AVG Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from front. Rx: COL IVL - NEAPOLO Eagle with wings spread standing left, head right, supporting bearded bust of Zeus-Serapis right, with bare shoulders apart from fold of cloak to right of beard. Spelling error in obverse legend, PHELIPPO for PHILIPPO. This reverse type previously known at Neapolis only for Philip I, in a single specimen; apparently unique and unpublished for Philip II. Harl, Museum Notes 29, 1984, obverse die A18, reverse type as no. 4 (Philip I). Cf. SNG ANS 1015 (Philip I). Fine to VF. Ex Dr. Stephen Gerson Collection. Estimate: US$300 |  |
