Philip II

Marcus Julius Severus Philippus

Dynasty: Family of Philip

Philip II was Philip the Arab's son and associated with him as Caesar early in his father's reign. He was killed after his father lost his battle against Decius in 249 AD

Obverse Legends on coins depicting Philip II

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• IMP CAES M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG
• IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG
• IMP PHILIPPVS AVG
• M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES
• M IVL PHILIPPVS NOB CAES
• M IVL PHILIPPVS NOBIL CAES

Coins of Philip II currently available

Philip II Bronze sestertius issued AD 244-246 Obv: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES, Bare head facing right Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENT S C, Philip II, standing left, holding globe in right hand and vertical spear in left hand Very Fine   |   AUD $250.00