★ Virtually as struck ★

Philip II, as Caesar, 244-247. Antoninianus (Silver, 23 mm, 3.89 g, 7 h), Rome, 244-246. M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES Radiate and draped bust of Philip II to right, seen from behind. Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENT Philip II, as prince of the youth, standing front in military attire, head to left, holding globe in his right hand and inverted spear in his left. Cohen 48. RIC 218d corr. (spear not standard) and var. (not cuirassed). Lustrous, sharp and very attractive. Virtually as struck.