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Denarius of L. Marcius Philippus, Rome

Denarius of L. Marcius Philippus, Rome

Moneyer: L. Marcius Philippus

Roman Republican

Obv.: Male head (Philip V? of Macedon) r., wearing helmet with goat's horns, on which rests a diadem; behind, ROMA (in monogram); before, capital phi. Border of dots. Rev.: Equestrian statue r.; horseman carries laurel branch; at horse's feet, flower; below, on tablet, L.PHILIPPVS; in exergue, mark of value (XVI in monogram). Border of dots.

silver

Roman Republican period

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