Roman — Roman; 244-247
Coin, radiate
A silver radiate coin of Emperor Philip I, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 244-249. The back of the coin depicts Liberalitas, the female personification of generosity. This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 244-247.
Obv: Draped, cuirassed and radiate bust of Philip I, facing right. Obv inscription: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG. Rev: Liberalitas, standing left, holding an abacus in her right hand and a cornucopia in the left. Rev inscription: LIBERALITAS AVGG II. This coin may be part of a hoard from Lime Street, City of London.
Ref: RIC IV (1949), p.72, no.38(b).
Condition: VG/F-.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 92.47/24
- Object name:
- coin, radiate
- Artist/Maker:
- Philip I, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 244-247
- Material:
copper alloy, silver
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 24 mm, WT 4.7 g, Axis 5
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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