RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Marcius Philippus< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Marcius PhilippusThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Marcius Philippus in either 113 or 112 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse has a male head, probably intended to be Philip of Macedon, wearing a helmet with goat's horns, on which rests a diadem. Behind the helmet is the monogram 'MAR'. Below the chin is the Greek letter theta. Philip of Macedon was king of Macedonia. In the late 3rd century/early 2nd century BC he was often enemy and sometimes ally of Rome. The unusual design of this coin is probably intended to refer to the moneyer's cognomen, or nickname, Phillippus. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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