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Marcus Iulius Severus Philippus
"The Battle of Verona" Philip II was the son of the Roman Emperor Philip the Arab and Otacilia Severa. He was granted the title of Caesar in 244 CE (the year his father assumed power) and the title of Augustus in 247 CE, at the age of ten.
After his father's death in the Battle of Verona in September 249 CE, where Philip the Arab's army, despite its numerical superiority, was defeated by the Danubian legions led by Trajan Decius, Philip I himself perished. He was struck by a sword blow so powerful that the blade cut through his head down to his teeth.
Meanwhile, in Rome, the twelve-year-old Philip II was murdered by the Praetorian Guard on the orders of the new emperor, Decius.
Denomination: Antoninianus, Ag
Obverse: Radiate and draped bust of Philip II to right, seen from behind, IMP PHILIPPVS AVG
Reverse: Philip I and Philip I seated left on curule chairs, extending their right hands and Philip I holding short scepter with his left hand, LIBERALITAS AVGG III
Mint: Rome, 248/249 A.D.
Weight: 4,36 g
Diameter: 24mm
Provenance: Savoca Coins
Reference : 37.1 RIC IV 230, RSC 17
Collection : IMPERIUM ROMANUM 05 - Military Anarchy p.1