★ Chocolate Patina ★

Philip II, as Caesar, 244-247. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 27 mm, 15.73 g, 12 h), Rome, 246. M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES Bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip to right. Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENT / S - C Philip wearing military dress, standing left, holding globe in his right hand and reversed spear with his left. Cohen 49. RIC 256a. Attractive brown chocolate patina. Some uncleaned deposits, otherwise, good very fine.