IONIA. Metropolis. Philip II, as Caesar, 244-247. 5 Assaria (Bronze, 28 mm, 8.92 g, 6 h), commemorating the games in honour of the Augustus and the Caesar (= Philip I and II). Μ ΙΟΥ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II to right, seen from behind. Rev. ϹΕΒΑϹΤΑ ΚΑΙϹΑΡΗΑ // ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟ/ΛΕΙΤΩΝ Prize crown containing two palm branches. RPC VIII Online 20401 ( this coin illustrated ). SNG Copenhagen 934. SNG Munich 691 ( same dies ). Well-centered and clear, with a green patina. Considerable uncleaned deposits and a flan fault, otherwise, about very fine.

From the collection of Major Anthony F. Milavic, USMC (Ret.), ex Gorny & Mosch 97, 11 October 1999, 767.