Caption

Denarius, M. Furius Philus (fl. 119 BC), Roman Republic, 119 BC. Obverse: Head of Janus in a laurel (wreath); around the inscription MF, .LF. Beaded border. Reverse: Roma, in a Corinthian helmet with a sceptre in his left hand, right hand crowning a trophy; above the trophy a star; behind it the inscription ROMA; on both sides of the trophy a carnyx and a shield; below the line the inscription PHILI (PHI in ligature). Pearl border. Bronze/Silver coin; diameter 18.4 mm; weight 3.85 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A42_003

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Rights managed

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25.3Mb (1.9Mb) / 9.9in x 9.9in / 2974 x 2974 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius M Furius Philus fl 119 Bc Roman Republic Obverse Head Janus laurel wreath inscription MF .Lf Beaded border Reverse Roma Corinthian helmet sceptre left hand right hand crowning trophy star inscription ROMA sides carnyx shield line inscription PHILI Phi ligature Pearl border Bronze Silver coin diameter 18.4 mm weight 3.85 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised sculpted reliefs relief includes central symmetrical motif resembling two mirrored profiles prominent curved shapes textured areas them edges irregular slightly dented series small beads part rim surface colors include shades silver gray dark gray areas darker patina subtle brownish black discoloration.