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     ROMAN EMPIRE. PHILIP II, co-Emperor with his father Philip I, AD
     247-249. Silver Antoninianus struck in AD 247.

     Obverse) IMP.PHILIPPVS AVG, His radiated and draped bust to the
     right. Reverse) LIBERALITAS AVGG.III, Philip I and Philip II seated
     side by side to the left on curule chairs (Donations given to celebrate
     the accession of Philip II to the throne). Reference: Sear 2664. Scarce
     Emperor and type. Grade: About Extremely Fine. Very Good portrait
     and reverse. Well centered. Strongly struck. Good eye appeal. The
     cleaning method applied to the coin caused an uniform light surface
     corrosion. Small spots of rust are still incrusted.