Caption

Denarius by M. Furius Philus, 119 BC. Obverse: head of Janus in a laurel wreath; inscription M.FOVRI.L.; beaded border. Reverse: Roma in a Corinthian helmet with a sceptre in his left hand, crowning a trophy with his right; above a star; inscription ROMA behind the trophy; a carnyx and a shield on both sides of the trophy; inscription PHILI (PHI in ligature) under the line; pearl border. Roman Republic (505–27 BC). Rome. Coin; diameter 18.9 mm; weight 3.72 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_277

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Rights managed

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25.3Mb (2.0Mb) / 9.9in x 9.9in / 2974 x 2974 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius M Furius Philus 119 Bc Obverse head Janus laurel wreath inscription M.FOVRI.L beaded border Reverse Roma Corinthian helmet sceptre left hand crowning trophy right star inscription ROMA carnyx shield sides inscription PHILI Phi ligature under line pearl border Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Rome Coin diameter 18.9 mm weight 3.72 g axis 0° worn round metallic coin raised double-faced profile portrait center showing two bearded male faces opposite directions coin surface textured uneven visible wear small pits coin edge dotted border pattern part circumference metal silver-gray darker gray tarnish subtle areas lighter gray highlights.