Caption

Denarius, M. Furius Philus (publisher), 119 BC. Obverse: Head of Janus in a laurel wreath; inscription M.FOVRI.LF.; beaded border. Reverse: Roma wearing a Corinthian helmet, holding a sceptre in left hand and crowning a trophy with right; above a star; on both sides of the trophy a carnyx and a shield; below the line the inscription PHILI (PHI in ligature); pearl border. Roman Republic, Rome; coin; diameter 20.1 mm; weight 3.66 g; axis 270°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A42_008

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25.3Mb (2.2Mb) / 9.9in x 9.9in / 2974 x 2974 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius M Furius Philus publisher 119 Bc Obverse Head Janus laurel wreath inscription M.FOVRI.LF beaded border Reverse Roma wearing Corinthian helmet holding sceptre left hand crowning trophy right star sides carnyx shield line inscription PHILI Phi ligature pearl border Roman Republic Rome coin diameter 20.1 mm weight 3.66 g axis 270° worn circular metallic object rough textured surface displaying raised central motif double-faced profile carved relief object irregular edges small indentations rim beaded inner border partially visible small marks scratches across face dominant colors silvery gray areas darker gray tarnish subtle hints brown bluish iridescence.