Ancient - Roman & Byzantine. ROMAN EMPIRE: Philip II, as caesar, 244-249 AD, AE sestertius (20.18g), Rome, RIC-258, bare and draped bust right, M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES // Philip II standing slightly left, holding standard in right hand and inverted spear in left, PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, S-C, a coin of exceptional eye appeal! Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5, Fine Style, NGC graded AU* (Star).