Sestertius (Coin) Portraying King Philip II
Ancient Roman
244–246
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays King Phillip II of Macedon, facing right.On the back (reverse) he is shown walking to the right, armed with a sceptre or spear and holding an orb.
