Description: eBay Menu Roman Empire Ancient Greek U.S. Coins World Coins All Listings Shop by EMPEROR Antoninus Pius Augustus Caracalla Commodus Diocletian Domitian Elagabalus Geta Gordian III Hadrian Julius Caesar Lucius Verus Marcus Aurelius Maximinus Thrax Nero Philip the Arab Septimius Severus Severus Alexander Trajan Vespasian Roman Republic Ancient Roman Empire Bronze Tetradrachm of AntiochEmperor Philip II (r. 247-249 A.D.) "> "> "> Click Thumbnails to Enlarge Obverse: Portrait of Emperor Philip II wearing laurel wreath Reverse: Turreted, draped and veiled bust of Tyche with ram leaping above Date: c. 247-249 A.D. Size: 29mm diameter, 17.89g weight Composition: Bronze Interested in buying a coin of a different emperor? Please check out our other listings. Philip II was the son, heir and briefly co-emperor of his father, Philip I "the Arab". Philip I began his career in the Roman military and eventually rose through the ranks to become a general. In 244 AD, he was proclaimed emperor by his troops after the assassination of Emperor Gordian III. He was the first emperor to be born in the Roman province of Arabia, hence his nickname "the Arab." Philip's rule was marked by efforts to stabilize the Roman Empire and improve relations with the Roman Senate. He initiated public building projects and pursued diplomatic initiatives to ensure the unity of the empire. He was also known for his diplomatic correspondence with the Persian Sassanian Empire. Philip's reign faced challenges from both internal and external sources. Economic difficulties and border conflicts strained the empire's resources. Additionally, a rival claimant to the throne, Decius, eventually led a rebellion against Philip. In 249 AD, Philip faced defeat in battle against Decius' forces and was subsequently killed, marking the end of his reign. Once news of his defeat got back to Rome, his son Philip II was murdered by the Praetorian Guard, aged 12. Our Policies 1) No photoediting - all pictures are unedited 2) Fast shipping - all coins shipped within one business day of purchase 3) No overmarketing - only a simple description of wear/luster 4) 30-day return policy - no return fees 5) Guaranteed authentic for life Gift Options We offer multiple options for those looking to give our coins as gifts, or display/present them. Please contact us if you are interested, and we can update the listing to include them. Printed/signed certificate of authenticity ($5 additional) Black velvet display holder ($10 additional) Floating coin frame ($10 additional)
Price: 71.25 USD
Location: Seattle, Washington
End Time: 2024-12-01T05:21:10.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Year: 247 AD
Era: Ancient
Ruler: Philip II
Modified Item: No
