Caption

Denarius, M. Furius Philus (publisher), 119 BC. Obverse: Head of Janus in a laurel wreath; inscription M.FOVRI.LF. Beaded border. Reverse: Roma in a Corinthian helmet with a sceptre in his left hand, crowning a trophy with his right hand; 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 (505–27 BC). Roman coin; diameter 20.1 mm; weight 3.66 g; axis 270°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A42_009

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Keywords

Denarius M Furius Philus publisher 119 Bc Obverse Head Janus laurel wreath inscription M.FOVRI.LF Beaded border Reverse Roma Corinthian helmet sceptre left hand crowning trophy right hand star sides carnyx shield line inscription PHILI Phi ligature Pearl border Roman Republic 505–27 Bc Roman coin diameter 20.1 mm weight 3.66 g axis 270° circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised design three humanlike figures standing left holding elongated object central smaller figure conical lower body taller figure right arm raised background decorative raised dots near edge irregular textured marks branchlike elements beside figures colors visible silver gray dark brown hints blue-green patina.