Denarius of L.? Marcius Philippus, Rome (plated)

Identification and Creation

Object Number: 1976.79.1032
People: Moneyer: L.? Marcius Philippus, Roman
Title: Denarius of L.? Marcius Philippus, Rome (plated)
Classification: Coins
Work Type: coin
Date: c. 56 BCE
Places: Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period: Roman Republican period
Culture: Roman Republican
Persistent Link: https://hvrd.art/o/181450

Physical Descriptions

Medium

silver plate

Metal

AR

Technique

Struck

Dimensions

2.12 g

Die Axis

1

Denomination

denarius

Inscriptions and Marks

Obverse Inscription: Below, ANCVS
Reverse Inscription: To l., PHILIPPVS downwards; within arches, AQVA MAR, MRC or MARC

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number: RRC 425/1

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year: 1976
Object Number: 1976.79.1032
Division: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact: am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description: Obv.: Head of Ancus Marcius r., wearing diadem; behind, lituus; below, [ANCVS]. Border of dots. Silver plated, suffering from bronze disease; numerous holes along edge and in the middle of the flan.
Rev.: Aqueduct, on which is an equestrian statue; at horse's feet, flower; to l., PHILIPPVS downwards; within arches, [AQVA MAR, MRC or MARC]. Border of dots.

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