THE EMPEROR (PHILIPPUS ll)!!!!!!!!!! "The Younger" Ancient outlet Roman Portrait on Silver Antoninianus (ric 230) V-fine+ cdn. (Roman Imp. Coinage)

Hand-struck and Ancient Roman coin: Emperor Philip ll, (coin struck 247-249AD) and reign (237 – 249AD), also known as Philip the Younger, was the son and heir of the Roman Emperor Philip the Arab by his wife Marcia Otacilia Severa.
When his father became Emperor in 244, the younger Philip was appointed Caesar.
In 247 he became consul, and was later elevated by his father to the rank of Augustus and co-ruler.
Their reign took place during the thousandth anniversary of the founding of Rome, and great games and spectacles were prepared for the celebration.
Ancient historians say that Philip the Arab and Philip II were both killed in battle by Decius in 249.
Modern historians say that when news of Philip the Arab's death reached Rome, outlet Philip II was murdered by the Praetorian Guard at the age of twelve.
Philip II was sole ruler of the empire for the fall of 249 and he was less than 12 years old when he became Emperor, but never actually reigned.

The Antoninianus or Double Denarius (coin struck 247AD), ric 230 c 17, Rome mint, condition V-fine+
Size - 22mm - weight - 4.13g
Obverse shows profile right of Philip ll and reverse shows co-emperors left.

This coin is very popular among collectors of ancient coins.

Almost 1800 years old and a lovely coin!

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