BUDGET-PRICED!!!! *Coin Emperor Philip ll "The Younger" Bronze Sest. PENDANT (ric 267a) Blue/Green Value Fine++ cdn (Roman Imperial hotsell Coinage)

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Hand-struck Ancient Roman coin PENDANT: Emperor Philip ll, sestertius (coin struck 235AD)
Philip II (237– 49AD), 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, 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.

This sestertius, (coin struck 247AD), ric 267a c 18, Rome mint,
Size: 29mm - 30g - condition - Fine++
Obverse shows profile right of Philip ll and reverse has co-emperors left.
This coin is very popular among collectors of ancient coins.

Almost 1800 years old and a lovely thick coin!

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