Philip II (AD 247–249) Roman Empire AR Double-Denarius NGC XF

Philip II — Coinage of AD 247–249

This silver AR Double-Denarius was issued for Philip II during AD 247–249 and belongs to the coinage of Roman Empire.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Philip II
• Date: AD 247–249
• Empire/region: Roman Empire
• Denomination: AR Double-Denarius
• Metal: Silver
• NGC grade: XF — Extremely Fine (Sheldon scale equivalent 40)

Historical Context

Philip II was the son of Philip I and was raised first to Caesar and then to Augustus while still a child. His portrait on coinage presented the young heir as the future of the imperial household.

He shared imperial honors during celebrations of Rome’s traditional thousandth anniversary in AD 248. Philip II died in AD 249 when the regime collapsed during Trajan Decius’s revolt.

What This Coin Tells Us

Ancient coins combined everyday monetary use with official communication. Portraits, titles and reverse types expressed authority, religious ideas, military success and the legitimacy of the ruling house.

As an archaeological and historical object, this coin offers a tangible connection to the people, institutions and economic life of its period. Individual examples naturally vary in strike, centering, wear, patina and surviving detail.

What You Will Receive

One NGC-encapsulated AR Double-Denarius of the stated type and grade is supplied per purchase.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.