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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Antoninianus of Philip I
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Antoninianus of Philip I

Place CreatedRome, Italy, Europe
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial, reign of Philip I
Date248 CE
MediumSilver
Credit LineGift of Kenneth Falck
Dimensions7/8 × 13/16 × 1/16 in., 1/8 oz. (2.2 × 2.1 × 0.2 cm, 4.2 g)
Object number2015.046.002
Label TextObverse: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, with radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip I ("The Arab") to the right

Reverse: SAECVLARES AVGG, with figure of she-wolf standing left, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus, II inscribed beneath
ProvenanceEx coll. Kenneth Falck, United States, purchased from Sergey Nechayev, Brooklyn, New York, June 17, 2014..
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 6