About this artwork
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.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Artist
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying King Philip I
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Place
- Roman Empire (Artist's nationality:)
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Date
- 244 CE–247 CE
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Medium
- Silver
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG Reverse: ANNONA AVGG
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.4 cm (1 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of William F. Dunham
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Reference Number
- 1920.1019
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/141851/manifest.json