Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying King Philip I
Ancient Roman
244–247
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.3 cm (15/16 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. The back (reverse) depicts a personification of Peace holding an olive branch and sceptre.
