RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Marcus Furius Lucii filius Philus< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Marcus Furius Lucii filius PhilusThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Marcus Furius Philus, son of Lucius, in 119 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse depicts Janus, the two-faced god, wearing a laurel wreath. Around him is the inscription 'M.FOVRI. L.F', referring to the moneyer. The silver denarius became the most common coin issued after the mid-2nd century BC. At first equal to 10 bronze asses, from around 141 BC it was valued at 16. Thereafter, the sestertius, equated at four to a denarius, was the unit of reckoning. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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