For sale is a premium-quality NGC-certified Roman Antioch tetradrachm of Philip II (AD 247–249). This is an elite investment-grade example with exceptional detail, fully graded Mint State, and boasting Strike 5/5 and Surface 4/5.

The coin displays a sharply rendered portrait of Philip II on the obverse and a beautifully detailed eagle with a wreath in its beak on the reverse. This type is one of the most desirable Antioch Tetradrachm issues and is increasingly sought after by advanced collectors and investors.

Key Details

• Emperor: Philip II (Marcus Julius Philippus Severus)

• Date: AD 247–249

• Mint: Roman Antioch

• Type: Billon Tetradrachm

• Weight: 14.09g

• Obverse: Laureate bust of Philip II right

• Reverse: Eagle standing facing, wreath in beak

• Certification: NGC Ancients

• Grade: MS

• Strike: 5/5

• Surface: 4/5

• NGC Cert #: 8242488-018

This is a top-tier example for the type.