Philip II Caesar AR Silver Antoninianus Pick Up.

Hi I'm getting very nice silver Antoninianus of Philip II as Caesar this week. More about him: Marcus Julius Philippus Severus, also known as Philippus II, Philip II and Philip the Younger (238-249 AD) was the son and heir of the Roman Emperor Philip the Arab by his wife Roman Empress Marcia Otacilia Severa. According to numismatic evidence, he had a sister called Julia Severa or Severina, whom the extant literary sources do not mention, and a brother, Quintus Philippus Severus.

When his father became emperor in 244 AD, the younger Philip was appointed Caesar. In 247 AD he became consul, and was later elevated by his father to the rank of Augustus and co-ruler.

His father was killed in battle by his successor Trajan Decius in 249 AD. When news of this death reached Rome, Philip was murdered by the Praetorian Guard. He died in his mother's arms, aged twelve years. Info about the coin: PHILIP II CAESAR AR silver antoninianus. Struck 245 AD. M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right. Reverse - PRINCIPI IVVENT "Prince of Youth", Philip II, in military dress, standing right with globe & transverse spear, captive at his feet left. RIC 219. 21mm, 4.3g.

Scarcer than the same type without the captive.