Denarius (Coin) Portraying King Philip II
Ancient Roman
244–247
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
silverportraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalstriking (metalworking)roman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front of this coin portrays the Emperor Philip II, facing right and wearing a crown. On the back the figure of Loyalty is shown standing and holding two standards.
