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Denarius with head of Janus, struck under M. Furius Philus
Roman
Republican Period
about 119 B.C.
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 20 mm. Weight: 3.89 gm.
Credit Line
Deposited by The Boston Athenaeum
Accession Number13.4507
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Head of Janus, laureate.
M FOVRI L F
Reverse: Roma standing left, draped and wearing helmet, placing wreath on helmeted trophy with right hand; on each side of trophy, an oblong Gallic shield and carnyx (trumpet); above, star.
Behind: ROMA in exergue: P[HI]LI
M FOVRI L F
Reverse: Roma standing left, draped and wearing helmet, placing wreath on helmeted trophy with right hand; on each side of trophy, an oblong Gallic shield and carnyx (trumpet); above, star.
Behind: ROMA in exergue: P[HI]LI