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A work made of silver.

Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying King Philip I

244-247

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of King Philip I, facing to the right. On the back (reverse), Annona- the divine personification of the grain supply to the city of Rome- is shown with grain and a cornucopia.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium