Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying King Philip I
Ancient Roman
244–247
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.4 cm (1 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 the head of King Philip I, facing to the right. On the back (reverse), Annona- the divine personification of the grain supply to the city of Rome- is shown with grain and a cornucopia.
