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Medallion with bust of Philip II, struck under Philip I
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 244–246
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 37 mm. Weight: 53.10 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Mr. L. Forrer, Sr.
Accession Number58.96
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medallions
Catalogue Raisonné
Roman Medallions (MFA, 1962, 1975), no. 060.
DescriptionObverse: Draped bust of Philip II to right.
MIVLPHILIPPVSNOBILCAES
Reverse: The Caesar in military costume, flanked by Virtus with a shield and standard, and crowned by Mars at the right.
PRINCIPIIVV EN TVTIS
MIVLPHILIPPVSNOBILCAES
Reverse: The Caesar in military costume, flanked by Virtus with a shield and standard, and crowned by Mars at the right.
PRINCIPIIVV EN TVTIS
ProvenanceBy date unknown: U.S. Private Collection; anonymous gift to MFA in Memory of Mr. L. Forrer, Sr., February 13, 1958