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Philip I and Philip II Unique Æ Medallion Roman Empire 248 AD Copper Coin Aged with Oxidized Green Patina Museum Reproduction CRM0039

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Hand-Struck (Hammered) – Copper Unique Æ Roman Empire Medallion (43.8mm, 54.11g.) Philip I and Philip II, Rome mint, struck 248 A.D. References: MedR 2, p. 97, no. 4, tav. 109.1.

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This coin commemorates the successful war against the Carpi, a Scythian or Gothic tribe, in AD 247, by which Philip I gained for himself and his son the titles Germainicus Maximus and Carpicus Maximus.
DESIGN:
Obverse side
Jugate busts of Philip I, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right and Otacilia, draped and wearing stephane, right; on right, bust of Philip II, left, laureate, draped and cuirassed
Legend:
CONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM

Reverse side
A quadriga to left with Victory in the car, bending down and inviting Philip I and Philip II to mount. Both Emperors are togate and one, at least, holds a short sceptre. Above their heads hovers Mars; and in front of the chariot wheel two captives are seated
Legend:
GERM MAX CARPICI MAX III ET II COS

A perfect choice for Numismatists, Historians, Military Veterans, Collectors.

Weight 54,1 g
Dimensions 43,8 mm