Caption

Denarius, M. Furius Philus (fl. 119 BC), obverse: head of Janus in a laurel wreath; legend M.FO. LF.; beaded border. Reverse: Roma wearing a Corinthian helmet, holding a scepter in left hand and crowning a trophy with right hand; above a star; on both sides of the trophy a carnyx and a shield; below the line inscription PHILI (PHI in ligature); pearl border. 119 BC, Roman Republic; Rome. Silver coin; diameter 19.6 mm; weight 3.88 g; axis 225°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A42_005

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Keywords

Denarius M Furius Philus fl 119 Bc obverse head Janus laurel wreath legend M.FO Lf beaded border Reverse Roma wearing Corinthian helmet holding scepter left hand crowning trophy right hand star sides carnyx shield line inscription PHILI Phi ligature pearl border Roman Republic Rome Silver coin diameter 19.6 mm weight 3.88 g axis 225° round metallic object aged worn surface showing raised central design two mirrored human profiles facing opposite directions object dented rim scattered small circular indentations irregular markings across surface metal primarily silver-gray patches darker gray tarnish subtle iridescent hints blue green purple raised edges background plain white.