★ Ex Hess-Leu 45, 12-13 May 1970, 616 ★

Philip II, as Caesar, 244-247. Aureus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.22 g, 7 h), Rome, 246-247. M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES Bare-headed and draped bust of Philip II to right, seen from behind. Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENT Philip II, in military attire, standing front, head to left, holding globe in his right hand and long scepter in his left. Bland 31a ( this coin, O11/R10). Calicó 3275. Cohen 46. RIC 218c. Very rare. Light scratches and minor marks, and with some weakness on the portrait, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, ex Hess-Leu 45, 12-13 May 1970, 616.