Roman Empire Lot of 2x AR Antoninianus

Roman Empire. Lot of 2x AR Antoninianus, including Philip I 'the Arab' & Philip II, as Caesar. Item details: — Philip I 'the Arab' (244-249 AD). Antoninianus (Silver, 23.5 mm, 3.57 g). Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: P M TR P IIII COS II P P. Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. Reference: RIC IV.3 4. — Philip II, as Caesar (244-247 AD). Antoninianus. (Silver, 21 mm, 2.69 g). Obv: M IVL PHILPPVS CAES. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENT. Philip II standing left, holding globe and spear. Reference: RIC IV.3 218d (Philip I). Philip I elevated his young son Philip II as Caesar to secure a new imperial house during the mounting instability of the third century. Their joint rule linked dynastic succession with public claims of prosperity and youthful promise, but military rebellion soon overthrew both, foreshadowing the rapid turnover of emperors that marked the era. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records. II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.

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